Subtraction Word Problems

Sara had 56 candies and she gave 23 candies to her friend. How many candies does Sara have now?

• 23

• 79

• 56

• 33

There were 78 apples in a basket. 32 apples were taken out. How many apples are left in the basket?

• 46

• 54

• 32

• 78

In a toy store, there were 89 toy cars. 45 toy cars were sold. How many toy cars are still in the store?

• 51

• 32

• 75

• 44

John had 67 marbles and he lost 19 marbles. How many marbles does John have now?

• 28

• 86

• 57

• 48

There were 76 students in a class. 28 students went on a field trip. How many students are left in the class?

• 10

• 48

• 52

• 24

Lisa had 85 stickers and she gave 37 stickers to her sister. How many stickers does Lisa have now?

• 85

• 37

• 48

• 122

There were 92 balloons at a party. 51 balloons popped. How many balloons are still at the party?

• 41

• 10

• 92

• 51

Tom had 63 pencils and he gave 15 pencils to his friend. How many pencils does Tom have now?

• 55

• 48

• 32

• 78

There were 84 books in the library. 39 books were borrowed. How many books are still in the library?

• 0

• 39

• 84

• 45

Amy had 71 cookies and she ate 26 cookies. How many cookies does Amy have now?

• 45

• 97

• 16

• 55