Solving Subtraction Word Problems with Missing Values

A bakery made 50 cookies. They sold 20 cookies. How many cookies are left?

• 30

• 40

• 15

• 25

In a classroom, there are 30 students. 12 students went to the library. How many students are still in the classroom?

• 18

• 25

• 20

• 15

A farmer has 100 apples. He gave away 45 apples to his friends. How many apples does he have now?

• 60

• 55

• 70

• 50

At a toy store, there were 75 toys. 30 toys were sold. How many toys are left in the store?

• 60

• 50

• 45

• 30

A pet shop had 60 fish. 25 fish were sold. How many fish are still in the shop?

• 50

• 30

• 40

• 35

There are 40 books on a shelf. 15 books were taken out. How many books remain on the shelf?

• 20

• 10

• 25

• 30

A zoo has 80 animals. 35 animals are lions. How many animals are not lions?

• 30

• 50

• 60

• 45

In a garden, there are 90 flowers. 25 flowers wilted. How many flowers are still healthy?

• 80

• 65

• 55

• 70

A library has 200 books. 50 books were checked out. How many books are still in the library?

• 100

• 200

• 50

• 150

A fruit stand had 120 oranges. They sold 45 oranges. How many oranges are left?

• 60

• 90

• 75

• 100