Real-Life Subtraction: From Apples to Elevations

A store had 50 apples. They sold 20 apples. How many apples are left?

• 40

• 15

• 25

• 30

A temperature dropped from 10 degrees to -5 degrees. What is the change in temperature?

• 5 degrees

• 15 degrees

• 20 degrees

• -15 degrees

A hiker started at an elevation of 200 meters. After descending 75 meters, what is the hiker's new elevation?

• 100 meters

• 150 meters

• 125 meters

• 200 meters

A bank account had $150. After a withdrawal of $60, how much money is left in the account?

• $30

• $90

• $60

• $150

A football team scored 30 points in the first half and 15 points in the second half. How many points did they score in total?

• 45

• 60

• 45

• 30

A mountain climber was at 3000 meters above sea level. After descending 1200 meters, what is their new elevation?

• 2000 meters

• 2400 meters

• 1500 meters

• 1800 meters

A gardener planted 40 flowers but 15 died. How many flowers are still alive?

• 20

• 30

• 35

• 25

A book originally cost $25 but is now $10 cheaper. What is the new price of the book?

• $20

• $5

• $15

• $10

A car traveled 150 miles but then returned 50 miles. How far is the car from its starting point?

• 50 miles

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 150 miles

A student had 80 stickers and gave away 25. How many stickers does the student have now?

• 45

• 55

• 60

• 70