Subtraction Stories: Solve Real-Life Problems in Grade 3

Lily had 15 apples. She gave away 7 apples to her friends. How many apples does she have left?

• 8

• 12

• 10

• 6

Tom had 20 marbles. He lost 5 marbles while playing. How many marbles does he have now?

• 25

• 10

• 5

• 15

A farmer had 30 chickens. 12 chickens ran away. How many chickens does the farmer have remaining?

• 15

• 20

• 25

• 18

Sarah read 25 pages of her book. If she has 10 pages left to read, how many pages did she read in total?

• 40

• 35

• 30

• 20

In a class, there were 18 students. 6 students went home early. How many students are still in the class?

• 10

• 12

• 8

• 15

A toy store had 50 toys. If 15 toys were sold, how many toys are left in the store?

• 35

• 25

• 40

• 50

There were 40 cookies in a jar. If 22 cookies were eaten, how many cookies are still in the jar?

• 20

• 10

• 5

• 18

A library had 100 books. If 35 books were checked out, how many books are still in the library?

• 50

• 80

• 65

• 70

Emma had 60 stickers. She gave 25 stickers to her brother. How many stickers does she have now?

• 35

• 50

• 25

• 45

A box contained 80 crayons. If 30 crayons were broken, how many crayons are still usable?

• 20

• 80

• 50

• 30