Subtraction Word Problems
Instructions: Read each word problem carefully. Write the number sentence and solve. Show your working.
1. Sarah had 145 stickers in her collection. She gave 68 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Sarah have left?
Number sentence: _______________________________________________
Working:
Answer: ______________ stickers
2. A library had 523 books on the shelves. Students borrowed 287 books during the week. How many books are still on the shelves?
Number sentence: _______________________________________________
Working:
Answer: ______________ books
3. There were 462 people at the school fair. 195 people left to go home. How many people are still at the fair?
Number sentence: _______________________________________________
Working:
Answer: ______________ people
4. A bakery baked 750 cupcakes in the morning. They sold 584 cupcakes by lunchtime. How many cupcakes are left?
Number sentence: _______________________________________________
Working:
Answer: ______________ cupcakes
5. Tom's mum had $825 in her bank account. She paid $376 for groceries. How much money does she have left in her account?
Number sentence: _______________________________________________
Working:
Answer: $______________
6. A farm had 618 sheep. The farmer sold 259 sheep at the market. How many sheep does the farmer have now?
Number sentence: _______________________________________________
Working:
Answer: ______________ sheep