Subtraction Word Problems: Two-Digit Challenges for 4th Grade

Sarah has 45 apples. She gives 27 apples to her friends. How many apples does Sarah have left?

• 25

• 15

• 30

• 18

A bookstore had 82 books. After a sale, they sold 39 books. How many books are left in the store?

• 39

• 43

• 40

• 44

Tom had 56 marbles. He lost 29 marbles while playing. How many marbles does Tom have now?

• 30

• 27

• 40

• 25

In a classroom, there were 73 pencils. If 48 pencils were used, how many pencils remain?

• 15

• 25

• 30

• 20

A farmer had 90 carrots. He sold 54 carrots at the market. How many carrots does he have left?

• 36

• 45

• 30

• 50

Lisa collected 68 stickers. She gave 34 stickers to her brother. How many stickers does Lisa have now?

• 68

• 0

• 34 stickers

• 34

A toy store had 100 toys. They sold 67 toys during a sale. How many toys are still available?

• 33

• 40

• 30

• 50

There were 85 students in a school. If 29 students went on a field trip, how many students are still at school?

• 57

• 50

• 60

• 56

A baker made 72 cookies. He sold 45 cookies. How many cookies does he have left?

• 18

• 54

• 45

• 27

In a garden, there were 60 flowers. After a storm, 22 flowers were damaged. How many flowers are still healthy?

• 40

• 50

• 22

• 38