Mastering Integer Word Problems for Grade 6 Students

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

• 150 meters

• 100 meters

• 75 meters

• 50 meters

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

• 8 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 10 degrees Celsius

• -8 degrees Celsius

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 If $350 is withdrawn, what is the new balance?

• $200

• -$150

• -$200

• $350

A mountain climber ascends 1200 meters and then descends 450 meters. What is the climber's final elevation relative to the starting point?

• 900 meters

• 600 meters

• 300 meters

• 750 meters

A football team scored 28 points in the first half and lost 14 points in the second half. What is their final score?

• 0

• 28

• 14

• 14

A hiker walks 3 miles north and then 5 miles south. How far is the hiker from the starting point?

• 1 mile

• 4 miles

• 6 miles

• 2 miles

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

• 10 feet

• 40 feet

• 25 feet

• 20 feet

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

• 100

• 75

• 65

• 90

A diver is 20 feet below sea level and swims up 15 feet. What is the diver's position relative to sea level?

• 20 feet below sea level

• 5 feet below sea level

• 10 feet above sea level

• 5 feet above sea level

A student scored 85 on a test and then lost 10 points due to a grading error. What is the student's new score?

• 70

• 75

• 80

• 90