Word Problems: Independent vs. Dependent Challenges

Maria has 5 apples. If she buys 3 more apples, how many apples does she have in total? (Independent)

• 10

• 6

• 4

• 8

Tom has 10 marbles. If he gives 4 marbles to his friend, how many marbles does he have left? (Independent)

• 6

• 4

• 8

• 10

A baker makes 12 cupcakes. If he sells 4 cupcakes, how many cupcakes does he have now? (Independent)

• 12

• 8

• 6

• 10

Lily has 8 stickers. If she receives 5 more stickers from her friend, how many stickers does she have altogether? (Independent)

• 10

• 12

• 13

• 15

In a garden, there are 15 flowers. If 6 flowers bloom, how many flowers are still not bloomed? (Dependent)

• 6

• 12

• 3

• 9

A school has 20 students in a class. If 5 students go home early, how many students are still in class? (Dependent)

• 15

• 20

• 10

• 5

There are 30 books on a shelf. If 10 books are taken out, how many books remain on the shelf? (Dependent)

• 15

• 25

• 20

• 10

A farmer has 50 chickens. If 10 chickens lay eggs, how many chickens are still not laying eggs? (Dependent)

• 30

• 20

• 10

• 40

If Sarah has 4 packs of crayons and each pack has 6 crayons, how many crayons does she have in total? (Independent)

• 30

• 24

• 12

• 18

A toy store has 25 toys. If 15 toys are sold, how many toys are left in the store? (Dependent)

• 15

• 20

• 10

• 5