Real-Life Subtraction Scenarios
Solve each problem. Show your working and write your answer in the space provided.
1. 💰 Money Problem
Sarah has $425.50 in her savings account. She withdraws $178.75 to buy a new bike. How much money does she have left?
Working:
Answer: $ _______________________________
2. 📏 Distance Problem
A hiking track is 8.6 kilometres long. James has already walked 3.75 kilometres. How much further does he need to walk to complete the track?
Working:
Answer: _______________________________ km
3. ⚖️ Weight Problem
A delivery truck weighs 4,250 kg when fully loaded. After making deliveries, it weighs 2,875 kg. What was the weight of the delivered goods?
Working:
Answer: _______________________________ kg
4. 🎫 Shopping Problem
Tom pays for a $67.90 purchase with a $100 note. How much change should he receive?
Working:
Answer: $ _______________________________
5. ⏱️ Time Problem
A school concert is 135 minutes long. After 87 minutes, how many minutes are left?
Working:
Answer: _______________________________ minutes
6. 📊 Attendance Problem
There are 1,842 students enrolled at Riverside School. On Monday, 126 students were absent. How many students were present?
Working:
Answer: _______________________________ students
7. 🌡️ Temperature Problem
The temperature in Wellington was 18.5°C at midday. By midnight it had dropped to 7.8°C. By how many degrees did the temperature fall?
Working:
Answer: _______________________________ °C
8. 💧 Capacity Problem
A water tank holds 5,600 litres when full. After being used for irrigation, it contains 2,345 litres. How much water was used?
Working:
Answer: _______________________________ litres