Real-Life Integer Challenges: Word Problems for Grade 5

A temperature dropped from 5 degrees to -3 degrees. What is the change in temperature?

• 2 degrees

• -8 degrees

• 3 degrees

• 8 degrees

A submarine is at a depth of -150 meters. If it rises 70 meters, what is its new depth?

• -80 meters

• -100 meters

• -150 meters

• -70 meters

A bank account has a balance of $200. If $350 is withdrawn, what is the new balance?

• $200

• $350

• -$150

• -$200

A mountain is 1,200 meters high. If a climber descends 450 meters, how high is the climber now?

• 750 meters

• 600 meters

• 800 meters

• 1,000 meters

A football team scored 24 points in the first half and lost 10 points in the second half. What is their final score?

• 14

• 16

• 18

• 20

A roller coaster starts at a height of 50 meters and drops 30 meters. What is its height after the drop?

• 25 meters

• 40 meters

• 10 meters

• 20 meters

A hiker is at an elevation of -20 meters below sea level. If they climb 25 meters, what is their new elevation?

• 0 meters

• 5 meters

• 10 meters

• -5 meters

A store had 150 items in stock. After selling 75 items, how many items are left?

• 75

• 25

• 100

• 50

A diver is at a depth of -30 feet and swims up 15 feet. What is the diver's new depth?

• -15 feet

• 0 feet

• -45 feet

• -30 feet

A student scored 85 on a test and then lost 15 points due to a grading error. What is the student's new score?

• 90

• 80

• 70

• 75