Real-Life Subtraction Challenges for 3rd Graders

Lily had 45 apples. She gave 27 apples to her friends. How many apples does Lily have left?

• 18

• 45

• 27

• 36

A library had 62 books. After donating 29 books, how many books are left in the library?

• 33

• 62

• 29

• 50

Tom had 50 marbles. He lost 23 marbles while playing. How many marbles does Tom have now?

• 30

• 27

• 23

• 50

There were 78 students in a school. If 34 students went on a field trip, how many students are still at school?

• 44

• 34

• 60

• 50

Emma had 90 stickers. She used 47 stickers for her project. How many stickers does she have remaining?

• 50

• 37

• 43

• 60

A farmer had 120 eggs. He sold 58 eggs at the market. How many eggs does he have left?

• 80

• 62

• 70

• 50

In a box, there were 85 chocolates. If 39 chocolates were eaten, how many chocolates are still in the box?

• 45

• 50

• 39

• 46

A toy store had 150 toys. They sold 76 toys during a sale. How many toys are left in the store?

• 90

• 65

• 74

• 80

Sarah had 64 crayons. She lost 29 crayons. How many crayons does Sarah have now?

• 29

• 64

• 50

• 35

A baker made 200 cookies. If he sold 123 cookies, how many cookies does he have left?

• 77

• 80

• 100

• 75