Integer Word Problems: Depths, Heights, and Changes

A submarine is at a depth of 150 meters. It ascends 45 meters. What is its new depth?

• 90 meters

• 105 meters

• 120 meters

• 150 meters

A temperature dropped from 5 degrees to -3 degrees. How many degrees did it drop?

• 10 degrees

• 8 degrees

• 6 degrees

• 4 degrees

A bank account has a balance of -$200. If $150 is deposited, what is the new balance?

• -$50

• -$200

• $150

• $0

A hiker climbs up a mountain 300 meters high and then descends 120 meters. What is the hiker's elevation now?

• 300 meters

• 250 meters

• 180 meters

• 200 meters

A football team lost 4 games and won 7 games. What is the team's net win-loss record?

• 4

• 2

• 5

• 3

A roller coaster starts at a height of 50 feet and drops 30 feet. What is its new height?

• 10 feet

• 25 feet

• 20 feet

• 40 feet

A diver is 20 feet below sea level and swims up 15 feet. How far below sea level is the diver now?

• 5 feet

• 15 feet

• 10 feet

• 0 feet

A store had a stock of 200 items. After selling 75 items, how many items are left in stock?

• 125

• 150

• 100

• 200

A car's fuel gauge shows -1/4 tank after using some fuel. If it is refilled to 1/2 tank, what is the change in fuel level?

• 1/4 tank

• 1/2 tank

• 1 tank

• 3/4 tank

A mountain trail is marked at an elevation of 1,200 feet. If a section of the trail goes down 300 feet, what is the new elevation?

• 800 feet

• 900 feet

• 1,500 feet

• 1,000 feet