Subtracting with Word Problems: 4-Digit Challenges

A library had 5,432 books. After a donation, they received 1,256 more books. How many books does the library have now?

• 5432

• 8000

• 6000

• 6688

A toy store had 3,245 toys. They sold 1,789 toys during a sale. How many toys are left in the store?

• 1,800

• 1,200

• 2,000

• 1,456

A farmer harvested 4,500 apples. He sold 1,234 apples at the market. How many apples does he have remaining?

• 1,234

• 2,500

• 3,266

• 5,000

A school had 2,800 pencils. They gave away 1,456 pencils to students. How many pencils are still at the school?

• 2000

• 1344

• 1200

• 1500

A factory produced 6,789 toys in a month. If they shipped out 2,345 toys, how many toys are still in the factory?

• 4445

• 4444

• 6789

• 2345

A zoo had 5,000 visitors in January. In February, they had 2,345 fewer visitors. How many visitors did the zoo have in February?

• 2500

• 2655

• 4000

• 3000

A bookstore had 4,200 novels. They sold 1,678 novels last month. How many novels are still available for sale?

• 3000

• 1500

• 2522

• 4000

A concert hall has 3,500 seats. If 1,250 seats were filled for a show, how many seats are still empty?

• 1000

• 2250

• 1500

• 3000

A city had a population of 8,000 people. After a census, it was found that 1,234 people moved away. What is the new population of the city?

• 9000

• 6766

• 8000

• 7000

A bakery made 2,500 cookies. They sold 1,125 cookies in one day. How many cookies are left in the bakery?

• 1,250

• 2,000

• 1,375

• 1,500