Subtracting with Word Problems: 3-Digit Challenges

A bakery made 250 cookies in the morning. By the afternoon, they sold 135 cookies. How many cookies are left?

• 115

• 100

• 150

• 200

There are 405 books in a library. If 278 books are checked out, how many books remain in the library?

• 150

• 300

• 200

• 127

A farmer had 320 apples. He gave away 145 apples to a local market. How many apples does he have now?

• 320

• 145

• 175

• 200

In a toy store, there were 512 toys. If 267 toys were sold, how many toys are still in the store?

• 300

• 267

• 512

• 245

A school had 600 pencils. After giving 235 pencils to students, how many pencils are left?

• 365

• 250

• 400

• 500

A zoo had 450 visitors on Saturday. If 289 visitors came on Sunday, how many visitors did the zoo have over the weekend?

• 800

• 500

• 600

• 739

A gardener planted 350 flowers. If 178 flowers died, how many flowers are still alive?

• 200

• 300

• 172

• 150

A factory produced 720 toys. If 485 toys were shipped to stores, how many toys are still in the factory?

• 400

• 300

• 235

• 200

A library had 800 magazines. If 456 magazines were borrowed, how many magazines are still available?

• 344

• 400

• 300

• 500

A concert had 900 tickets available. If 678 tickets were sold, how many tickets are left for sale?

• 450

• 150

• 222

• 300