Exciting Subtraction Word Problems for Grade 3

Sarah has 45 apples. She gave 17 apples to her friend. How many apples does Sarah have left?

• 28

• 35

• 25

• 30

A bookstore had 62 books. They sold 28 books. How many books are still in the store?

• 34

• 50

• 30

• 40

Tom has 54 marbles. He lost 19 marbles while playing. How many marbles does Tom have now?

• 35

• 40

• 50

• 25

There are 73 students in a school. If 29 students went on a field trip, how many students are left in the school?

• 60

• 39

• 44

• 50

Lisa collected 88 stickers. She gave 34 stickers to her brother. How many stickers does she have now?

• 100

• 34

• 54

• 88

A farmer had 90 chickens. After selling 45 chickens, how many chickens does the farmer have left?

• 45

• 75

• 30

• 60

In a toy store, there were 56 toys. If 22 toys were sold, how many toys remain in the store?

• 34

• 40

• 30

• 50

A library had 100 books. If 37 books were checked out, how many books are still in the library?

• 80

• 75

• 63

• 50

Emma had 67 crayons. She lost 25 crayons. How many crayons does Emma have left?

• 42

• 45

• 30

• 50

A bakery made 80 cookies. If 33 cookies were eaten, how many cookies are left?

• 60

• 40

• 47

• 50