Solving Word Problems with Integers

Jonah had $340.87 in his checking account. He withdrew $52 and wrote a check for $18.72. Find the new balance.

• $270.15

• $411.59

• $374.15

• $307.59

A submarine is 150 below sea level while an airplane is 375 above sea level.  What is the difference between the height of the submarine and the airplane?

• -525

• 525

• 325

• -325

A farmer has 26 employees. He pays each employee $410 per week. After paying his workers for one week, he has $162 left. How much did the farmer have at first?

• $162

• $572

• At first the farmer had $3,280.

• At first the farmer had $10,822.

On Friday, Emily babysat for 3 hours for $6 per hour. On Saturday, Emily babysat for 4 hours for $7 per hour. How many dollars did Emily earn in all?

• $13

• $46

• $42

• $20

Mike sold lemonade at a sidewalk stand for three days. He earned $14.80 on the first day, $2.55 on the second day, and $4.40 on the third day, but had to buy more supplies that costed $6.25.  How much did he earn in all?

• $155.50

• $-28.00

• $28.00

• $15.50

A sprinkler was -8 feet below ground level. Mr. S has a machine that digs - 2 feet at a time. How many digs does he need to make in order to reach the sprinkler?

• 4

• -4

• 16

• -16

The sum of two integers is -15. The product of the two integers is 54.  What are the two integers?

• -6 and -9

• -6 and 9

• 6 and 9

• 6 and -9

Ty entered the elevator on the 10th floor. He rode up 3 floors, down 7 floors, up 2 floors, down 5 floors and up 6 floors, where he got off. On what floor did Ty get off the elevator?

• 6th floor

• 7th floor

• 8th floor

• 9th floor

It is -1°F   at Barb's house and 3 degrees colder where her uncle lives. What is the temperature at her uncles house?

• −2°F

• 2°F

• −4°F

• 4°F

The high temperature Monday was 4 degrees. The low temperature was -7 degrees. What is the difference between the high and low temperatures?

• 3 degrees

• 12 degrees

• 11 degrees

• 10 degrees