Real-Life Integer Challenges: Fun Word Problems for 5th Graders

Maria has 15 apples. She gives 7 apples to her friend. How many apples does Maria have left?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 6

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

• 20 degrees

• 15 degrees

• -15 degrees

• 5 degrees

Tom has 20 marbles. He loses 8 marbles during a game. How many marbles does he have now?

• 12

• 15

• 10

• 5

A bank account has a balance of $50. After a withdrawal of $30, what is the new balance?

• $10

• $20

• $50

• $30

The elevator starts at the 5th floor and goes down 3 floors. What floor does it end up on?

• 3rd floor

• 1st floor

• 4th floor

• 2nd floor

A hiker climbs up 200 meters and then descends 50 meters. What is the hiker's final elevation?

• 150 meters

• 200 meters

• 250 meters

• 100 meters

A store had 100 toys. They sold 45 toys and then received a shipment of 30 new toys. How many toys are there now?

• 85

• 75

• 100

• 90

A football team scored 25 points in the first half and 18 points in the second half. What is the total score?

• 43

• 40

• 50

• 35

A submarine is at a depth of 300 meters below sea level. It rises 150 meters. What is its new depth?

• 0 meters below sea level

• 300 meters below sea level

• 150 meters above sea level

• 150 meters below sea level

Lily had $80. She spent $25 on a book and $15 on snacks. How much money does she have left?

• $50

• $40

• $60

• $30