Adding and Subtracting Equation Word Problems

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

Josh had $15.00 to spend at the movie theater. He spent $8.50 on a movie ticket, $3.50 on a box of popcorn, and $1.75 on a soda. How much money did Josh have left?

• $1.25

• $13.75

Kyle had 4 yards of string. He used 1.3 yards for an art project. Which measurement represents the length of the string that is left over?

• 0.9 yards

• 2.7 yards

Jane was given $40.00 for her birthday. She found 2 shirts that she wants to buy. The first shirt costs $19.49 with tax. The second shirt costs $12.99 with tax. If Jane buys both of the shirts, how much birthday money will she have left?

• $7.52

• $6.52

Richard walked 15.74 miles and James walked 12.98 miles. How many more miles did Richard walk than James?

• 2.76 miles

• 28.72 miles

Kelly bought 2 notebooks for $3.15 each and a backpack for $12.40. How much money did she spend?

• $15.55

• $18.70

Sarah bought a shirt for $12.35 and a jacket for $26.95. What was the total amount Sarah paid for the shirt and the jacket?

• $39.30

• $14.60

Miguel bought a remote control helicopter for $17.52. How much change should he receive if he paid the cashier $20.00?

• $2.48

• $37.52

Maya bought paints and brushes at the craft store for $32.78. How much should she receive back if she gave the cashier $40.00?

• $7.13

• $17.13

Scott had $12.58. He purchased 2 apples for $1.13 each and one bottle of juice for $1.76. There was no sales tax. How much money did Scott have after his purchased?

• $3.02

• $8.76