Grade 6 Integer Word Problems: Exploring Changes and Depths

A submarine is at a depth of 150 meters below sea level. If it rises 75 meters, what is its new depth?

• 75 meters

• 150 meters

• 200 meters

• 100 meters

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

• -8 degrees Celsius

• 8 degrees Celsius

• 10 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

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 If $350 is withdrawn, what is the new balance?

• -$150

• $0

• $200

• -$350

A mountain climber ascends 300 meters and then descends 450 meters. What is the climber's final elevation relative to sea level?

• 0 meters

• -450 meters

• -150 meters

• -300 meters

A football team scored 12 points in the first half and lost 5 points due to penalties in the second half. What is their total score?

• 10

• 7

• 15

• 8

A diver is at a depth of 40 feet. If he descends another 20 feet, how deep is he now?

• 60 feet

• 70 feet

• 50 feet

• 80 feet

A roller coaster starts at a height of 50 feet and drops 70 feet. What is the height of the roller coaster after the drop?

• 0 feet

• 50 feet

• 30 feet

• -20 feet

A hiker climbs up 15 meters and then goes down 25 meters. What is the hiker's final position relative to the starting point?

• 0 meters

• 5 meters

• -15 meters

• -10 meters

A store had 120 items in stock. After selling 45 items, how many items are left in stock?

• 75

• 100

• 90

• 65

A temperature increased from -10 degrees Celsius to 5 degrees Celsius. What is the total increase in temperature?

• 20 degrees Celsius

• 5 degrees Celsius

• 15 degrees Celsius

• 10 degrees Celsius