Word Problems Subtraction — Set 2

By /
expert Set 2
  1. There were 3043 pencils in the box. The teacher handed out 1938. How many pencils are left in the box?
  2. A library had 1109 books. 299 books were checked out. How many books are still in the library?
  3. Lily had 2707 balloons. 489 balloons popped. How many balloons does she have now?
  4. There were 3803 fish in the pond. 3420 fish swam away. How many fish are left?
  5. A bus had 1474 passengers. 202 passengers got off at the next stop. How many passengers are still on the bus?
  6. A library had 6974 books. 1291 books were checked out. How many books are still in the library?
  7. There were 5420 pencils in the box. The teacher handed out 3119. How many pencils are left in the box?
  8. 1854 leaves were on the tree. 1362 leaves fell off. How many leaves are still on the tree?
  9. There were 9794 cupcakes on the table. 1751 were eaten. How many cupcakes are left?
  10. Lily had 8472 balloons. 4794 balloons popped. How many balloons does she have now?
  11. A library had 6402 books. 2457 books were checked out. How many books are still in the library?
  12. 1856 leaves were on the tree. 1772 leaves fell off. How many leaves are still on the tree?
  13. Sam had 9535 stickers. He gave 2274 to his friend. How many stickers does Sam have now?
  14. Sam had 6983 stickers. He gave 2016 to his friend. How many stickers does Sam have now?
  15. A bus had 2706 passengers. 2177 passengers got off at the next stop. How many passengers are still on the bus?
  16. There were 167 cupcakes on the table. 72 were eaten. How many cupcakes are left?
  17. There were 4941 pencils in the box. The teacher handed out 1941. How many pencils are left in the box?
  18. Lily had 8225 balloons. 213 balloons popped. How many balloons does she have now?
  19. Lily had 2861 balloons. 971 balloons popped. How many balloons does she have now?
  20. There were 5642 pencils in the box. The teacher handed out 1897. How many pencils are left in the box?

Practice word problems subtraction with free printable worksheets. Uniquely generated — reinforce key math skills with every set.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use this Word Problems Subtraction Worksheets worksheet?

Print the worksheet and complete the problems. Each set number generates a unique arrangement. Use the same set number for all students in a class for consistent assessment.

Is there an answer key?

Yes — every worksheet includes a complete answer key. Print it separately or view it on screen.

Scroll to Top