Pre-test: Math Problem Solving

Solve the following problem: If John has 5 apples and he gives 2 apples to his friend, how many apples does John have now?

• 3

• 5

• 2

• 0

A box contains 12 chocolates. If 3 chocolates are taken out, how many chocolates are left in the box?

• 6

• 9

• 10

• 8

If a book costs $15 and Sarah has $30, how much money will she have left after buying the book?

• $20

• $15

• $25

• $10

A bag contains 8 marbles. If 2 marbles are taken out, how many marbles are left in the bag?

• 2

• 10

• 4

• 6

Solve the following problem: If a pizza is divided into 8 equal slices and 3 slices are eaten, how many slices are left?

• 7

• 2

• 5

• 10

If a toy costs $25 and Mark has $50, how much money will he have left after buying the toy?

• $10

• $25

• $35

• $50

Solve the following problem: If there are 15 students in a class and 7 students are absent, how many students are present?

• 8

• 7

• 12

• 10

A box contains 20 pencils. If 5 pencils are taken out, how many pencils are left in the box?

• 25

• 15

• 3

• 10

If a shirt costs $20 and Lisa has $40, how much money will she have left after buying the shirt?

• $10

• $30

• $50

• $20

Solve the following problem: If there are 25 candies in a jar and 10 candies are eaten, how many candies are left in the jar?

• 5

• 20

• 30

• 15