Integer Word Problems

Some number added to -11 is 37. Divide this number by -12. Then, multiply by -8. What is the final number?

• -18

• 23

• -11

• 32

From the top of a mountain to the floor of the valley below is 4,392 feet. If the valley is 93 feet below sea level, what is the height of the mountain?

• 4,485 feet

• 4,299 feet

• 4,537 feet

• 4,297

From 10 meters below sea level, Derek took off in his helicopter and ascended 100 meters. Which integer represents Derek's elevation now?

• -90

• 90

• 110

• -110

While hiking, Sandra went up 120 meters. If Sandra started at 800 meters above sea level, what is her elevation now?

• -680

• 920

• 680

• -920

Mr. Oles has a bank balance of -42 dollars at the start of the month. After he deposits 6 dollars, what is the new balance? 

• -48 dollars

• -36 dollars

• -34 dollars

• 7 dollars

A hike starts at an elevation 30 meters below sea level and ends at a point 9500 meters higher than the starting point. How high would you be at the end of the hike? 

• 9530 meters

• 9470 meters

• 9530 feet

• 9470 feet

On the first play, the football team lost 6 yards. On the second play, the team lost 5 yards. What was their total change in yards?

• yard

• 11yards

• -1 yard

• -11 yards

Steve has overdrawn his checking account by $27. His bank charged him $15 for an overdraft fee. Then he quickly deposited $100. What is his current balance?

• $83

• $97

• $68

• $58

At sunrise, the outside temperature was 1° below zero. By lunch time, the temperature rose by 17° and then fell by 4° by night. What was the temperature at the end of the day? 

• 14°

• 13°

• 12°

• 11°

On a number line, what is the distance between -16 and 76? 

• -60 units

• -92 units

• 60 units

• 92 units