Subtraction word problems

Sara had 15 apples, but she gave 7 to her friend. How many apples does Sara have now?

• 5

• 10

• 12

• 8

A bookstore had 98 books in stock. If 45 books were sold, how many books are left?

• 60

• 53

• 75

• 35

Tommy had 60 marbles, but he lost 23 of them. How many marbles does Tommy have left?

• 50

• 42

• 25

• 37

A bakery had 200 cookies. If 75 cookies were eaten, how many cookies are remaining?

• 150

• 50

• 125

• 100

Emily had 80 stickers, but she used 35 of them. How many stickers does Emily have left?

• 45

• 15

• 25

• 60

A farmer had 150 eggs. If 68 eggs were sold, how many eggs are still with the farmer?

• 45

• 125

• 102

• 82

John had 500 baseball cards, but he gave away 123 of them. How many baseball cards does John have now?

• 377

• 600

• 250

• 400

A toy store had 300 toys. If 95 toys were bought, how many toys are left in the store?

• 105

• 205

• 250

• 150

Lucy had 70 pencils, but she broke 25 of them. How many pencils does Lucy have now?

• 60

• 45

• 50

• 35

A classroom had 40 students. If 12 students were absent, how many students were present?

• 15

• 32

• 28

• 20