3-Digit Subtraction: Solve Real-World Word Problems

A bakery had 425 cookies. They sold 178 cookies. How many cookies are left?

• 200

• 300

• 150

• 247

There are 312 students in a school. If 145 students went on a field trip, how many students remain at school?

• 145

• 200

• 312

• 167

A library had 540 books. After donating 267 books, how many books does the library have now?

• 300

• 273

• 540

• 267

A farmer harvested 678 apples. He sold 289 apples at the market. How many apples does he have left?

• 350

• 300

• 400

• 389

A toy store had 450 toys. They gave away 236 toys to children in need. How many toys are still in the store?

• 300

• 214

• 200

• 250

A zoo had 512 visitors on Saturday. If 278 visitors came on Sunday, how many visitors did the zoo have over the weekend?

• 800

• 600

• 780

• 790

A school had 600 pencils. If 345 pencils were used for art projects, how many pencils are left?

• 400

• 255

• 150

• 300

A concert had 750 tickets available. If 482 tickets were sold, how many tickets are still available?

• 268

• 400

• 250

• 300

A bookstore had 900 books. After selling 456 books, how many books are left in the store?

• 444

• 500

• 300

• 600

A sports team had 530 baseballs. If they lost 278 baseballs during practice, how many baseballs do they have now?

• 300

• 400

• 500

• 252