Subtraction Word Problems

Sara had 5,678 marbles. She gave 2,345 marbles to her friend. How many marbles does Sara have now?

• 3333

• 4567

• 5678

• 2345

A bakery had 8,976 cookies. They sold 3,421 cookies on Monday and 2,345 cookies on Tuesday. How many cookies are left?

• 5,432 cookies are left.

• 4,567 cookies are left.

• 1,234 cookies are left.

• 3,210 cookies are left.

A school library had 6,789 books. If 2,345 books were borrowed by students and 1,234 books were returned, how many books are still borrowed?

• 5,678

• 3,456

• 4,567

• 6,789

In a garden, there were 9,876 flowers. If 3,210 flowers were picked and 2,345 flowers were replanted, how many flowers are there now?

• 7,321

• 6,543

• 9,011

• 9,234

A farmer had 7,654 apples. He sold 2,345 apples at the market. How many apples does the farmer have left?

• 3765

• 5309

• 2345

• 6543

A toy store had 5,432 toys. If 1,234 toys were sold and 2,345 toys were added to the store, how many toys are there now?

• 4,321

• 6,543

• 7,789

• 5,678

There were 8,765 students in a school. If 3,210 students went on a field trip and 1,234 students were absent, how many students were present?

• 5,211

• 3,456

• 2,109

• 4,321

A factory produced 9,876 toys. If 2,345 toys were defective and had to be discarded, how many toys were good to sell?

• 7,531

• 5,678

• 3,456

• 8,765

A zoo had 6,543 animals. If 2,345 animals were moved to a new enclosure and 1,234 animals were born, how many animals are there now?

• 5432

• 4332

• 3467

• 6543

A company had 7,890 employees. If 3,210 employees resigned and 2,345 new employees were hired, how many employees work in the company now?

• 6,890

• 8,555

• 5,345

• 7,025