Subtraction Word Problems

Ren has 548 marbles and he gave 237 marbles to his friend. How many marbles does Ren have now?

• 311

• 648

• 422

• 785

There are 789 books in the library. If 342 books are borrowed, how many books are left in the library?

• 289

• 654

• 447

• 532

A bakery had 456 cupcakes. If 123 cupcakes were sold, how many cupcakes are left in the bakery?

• 400

• 200

• 333

• 579

In a garden, there were 654 flowers. 289 flowers were picked for a bouquet. How many flowers are still in the garden?

• 365

• 289

• 743

• 654 - 289

A farmer had 789 apples. If 456 apples were rotten, how many apples are still good?

• 567

• 333

• 222

• 789

There were 876 students in a school. If 234 students went on a field trip, how many students are left in the school?

• 642

• 234

• 876

• 1110

A store had 567 toys. If 189 toys were sold, how many toys are left in the store?

• 567

• 756

• 189

• 378

In a zoo, there were 678 animals. 345 animals were transferred to another zoo. How many animals are left in the zoo?

• 500

• 333

• 100

• 678

A factory produced 789 toys. If 567 toys were shipped, how many toys are still in the factory?

• 123

• 345

• 678

• 222

There were 876 candies in a jar. If 234 candies were eaten, how many candies are left in the jar?

• 642

• 876

• 234

• 500