Adding and Subtracting's Word Problems

Tim made 89 on his first quiz and 74 on his second quiz. Which integer represents the change in Tim's grades?

• 89

• 15

• -74

• -15

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 submarine was 1250 meters below the surface of the water. It rose 750 meters. What value represents its position relative to the surface after rising?

• -500 meters

• 500 meters

• 750 meters

• 1250 meters

Mrs. Hau has $20. She spends $2.15 on a Slurpee and $6.58 on candy. How much money does Mrs. Hau have left?

• $28.73

• $11.27

• $17.85

• $13.42

Mr. Stone traveled and drove 10.9 hours; then 8.6 hours; then 12.4 hours. What is the sum?

• 31.9 hours

• 30 hours

• 31 miles

• 31.8 hours

Mrs. Stigall had $135.62 in her bank account. She deposited $58.90. How much money does she have in her account now?

• $193.52

• $194.52

• $194.53

• $76.72

Mrs. Hau had a budget of $100. She bought a shirt for $27.99 and a pair of pants for $25.99. How much money does she have left to buy other things?

• $46.12

• $45.02

• $46.02

• $53.98

Mr. Argo had $58.90 in his bank account. He withdrew $25.00. How much does he have left in his account?

• $83.90

• $32.90

• $33.90

• $84.90

It rained 0.72 inches on Monday. On Tuesday, it rained 0.34 inches less than on Monday. How much did it rain on Tuesday?

• .38

• .37

• .39

• 1.08

Tucker bought 2.78 pounds of melon and 2.27 pounds of cherries. How much fruit did he buy in all?

• .51

• .51

• 5.15

• 5.05