Word problems -B

1. Kristin ran 38 miles less than Arjun last week. Kristin ran 12 miles. How many miles did Arjun run?

A) 26                   B) 50                   C) 88                  D) 56

2. A recipe for a cake calls for 6 cups of flour. Ashley has already put in 4 cups. How many more cups does she need to put in?

A) 1                      B) 2                     C) 3                     D) 6

3. Last week Ryan ran 23 miles less than Trevon. Ryan ran 16 miles. How many miles did Trevon run?

A) 39                   B) 62                   C) 7                     D) 34

4. A recipe for a cake calls for 5 cups of sugar. Julio accidentally put in 7 cups. How many extra cups did he put in?

A) 2                     B) 3                     C) 5                     D) 1

5. Micaela spent $64 on diapers. If they cost $8 / package, how many packages did she buy?

A) 10                   B) 11                    C) 8                     D) 9

6. How old is Bill if he was 43 years old fifteen years ago?

A) 28                  B) 58                   C) 67                   D) 73

7. Last week Mike ran 27 miles less than Danielle. Mike ran 17 miles. How many miles did Danielle run?

A) 44                   B) 40                  C) 10                   D) 71

8. Amanda will be 79 years old in eight years. How old is she now?

A) 87                   B) 71                             C) 77                   D) 63

9. Jennifer won 60 pieces of gum playing the bean bag toss at her school's game night. Later, she gave one to each of her friends. She only has 43 remaining. How many did she give away?

A) 15                   B) 26                   C) 77                   D) 17

10. Julia wants to buy a kitten for $92. She gives the cashier $100. What is her change?

A) $184              B) $192              C) $8                  D) $7

1. B
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. C