Mastering Multi-Step Subtraction Challenges for Grade 3

A bakery had 425 cookies. They sold 138 cookies in the morning and 97 cookies in the afternoon. How many cookies are left?

• 190

• 200

• 250

• 150

A library had 512 books. They donated 276 books to a local school. How many books does the library have now?

• 300

• 512

• 276

• 236

A toy store had 654 toys. They sold 289 toys on Saturday and 145 toys on Sunday. How many toys are left in the store?

• 150

• 400

• 220

• 300

A farmer had 732 apples. He picked 145 apples and then sold 289 apples at the market. How many apples does he have now?

• 600

• 450

• 588

• 700

A school had 845 pencils. They gave away 367 pencils to students and then bought 125 new pencils. How many pencils does the school have now?

• 603

• 512

• 720

• 478

A zoo had 920 visitors in the morning and 345 visitors in the afternoon. If 278 visitors left early, how many visitors are still at the zoo?

• 800

• 1000

• 600

• 987

A bookstore had 678 novels. They sold 245 novels and then received a shipment of 150 new novels. How many novels does the bookstore have now?

• 423

• 583

• 678

• 500

A car dealership had 543 cars. They sold 278 cars and then received 125 new cars. How many cars are currently at the dealership?

• 390

• 350

• 450

• 400

A restaurant had 789 meals prepared. They served 456 meals and then prepared 120 more. How many meals are left?

• 456

• 600

• 453

• 333

A concert hall had 600 seats. If 275 seats were filled and 50 more people left, how many seats are still filled?

• 225

• 200

• 300

• 250