Problem Solving Integers

Ty entered the elevator on the 10th floor. He rode up 3 floors, down 7 floors, up 2 floors, down 5 floors and up 6 floors, where he got off. On what floor did Ty get off the elevator?

• 6th floor
• 7th floor
• 8th floor
• 9th floor

It is -1°F   at Barb's house and 3 degrees colder where her uncle lives. What is the temperature at her uncles house?

• −2°F
• 2°F
• −4°F
• 4°F

A submarine is 150 below sea level while an airplane is 375 above sea level.  What is the difference between the height of the submarine and the airplane?

• -525
• 525
• 325
• -325

The high temperature Monday was 4 degrees. The low temperature was -7 degrees. What is the difference between the high and low temperatures?

• 3 degrees
• 12 degrees
• 11 degrees
• 10 degrees

Harvey and Dona want to test the range of the walkie-talkies they have. They start at Harvey's house and walk away from each other. Harvey goes to the store 4 miles away to the East and Dona goes to the park 5 miles West. How far apart are the walkie-talkies?

• 9 miles
• 1 mile
• -9 miles
• -1 mile

Desmond's monthly Netflix subscription costs $10.  If he charges it to his credit card each month for 5 months without making any payments, what will his debt be?

• -$14
• -$2
• -$45
• -$50

Ben owed his older brother $24.  When he received his allowance of $9, he gave it to his older brother.  What is his current debt?

• -$33
• -$15
• -$13
• -$8

A submarine was 52 ft. below sea level.  It ascended 38 ft. toward the surface.  What is the depth of the submarine?

• -90 ft.
• -26 ft.
• -14 ft.
• 0 ft. (at the surface)

Mr. Sternberg is running 10 feet above sea level.  Mrs. Oliver is swimming 7 feet below sea level. What is the difference in elevation between Mr. Sternberg and Mrs. Oliver?

• 17
• 3
• -17
• -3

Mr. Frazier is a running back on the Redskins. He gained three yards, and then lost 17 yards. What can you say about Mr. Frazier?

• He isn't good at football, he just lost 14 yards. 
• He has just gained 14 yards. 
• He has gained 21 yards and should keep playing football.