Money Subtraction Word Problems for 2nd Graders

Lily has $10. She buys a toy for $4. How much money does she have left? ($10 - $4 = ?)

• $6

• $5

• $4

• $8

Tom had $15. He spent $7 on a book. How much money does he have now? ($15 - $7 = ?)

• $8

• $5

• $10

• $7

Sarah has $20. She gives $5 to her friend. How much money does she have after that? ($20 - $5 = ?)

• $15

• $25

• $10

• $5

Jake had $30. He bought a video game for $12. How much money does he have remaining? ($30 - $12 = ?)

• $18

• $24

• $30

• $12

Emma has $25. She spends $10 on snacks. How much money does she have left? ($25 - $10 = ?)

• $5

• $20

• $10

• $15

Noah had $50. He spent $20 on a new shirt. How much money does he have now? ($50 - $20 = ?)

• $20

• $40

• $10

• $30

Olivia has $40. She buys a dress for $15. How much money does she have after her purchase? ($40 - $15 = ?)

• $25

• $30

• $35

• $20

Ethan had $60. He gave $25 to his sister. How much money does he have left? ($60 - $25 = ?)

• $25

• $45

• $50

• $35

Ava has $35. She spends $10 on a game. How much money does she have remaining? ($35 - $10 = ?)

• $15

• $25

• $30

• $40

Mason had $45. He bought a gift for $18. How much money does he have now? ($45 - $18 = ?)

• $35

• $27

• $25

• $30