Word Problems in Subtraction of Integers
1. Solve the following word problems:
Temperature Drop:
The temperature in a city was in the morning. By midnight, it dropped to .- What was the total decrease in temperature?
Depth Difference:
A diver starts at a depth of below sea level. He descends another .- How far below sea level is the diver now?
Profit and Loss:
A business had a profit of ₹7,000 in January. In February, it had a loss of ₹4,500.- What is the difference between the profit and loss?
Hiking Heights:
A hiker starts at an elevation of above sea level and descends to .- What is the total change in elevation?
Bank Transactions:
Ali had ₹2,500 in his bank account. He withdrew ₹3,800.- What is the balance in his account after the withdrawal?
Think and Solve:
Stock Market:
The price of a stock was ₹1,200 in the morning but dropped to ₹950 by the evening. The next day, the price decreased by ₹350 more.- What is the total decrease in the stock price over the two days?
Submarine Movement:
A submarine was at below sea level. It rose and then descended again.- What is the submarine's final position?
Game Scores:
In a video game, Sarah scored in the first round and in the second round.- What is her total score after both rounds?
Temperature Changes:
A mountain’s temperature is at night and rises to by midday. Later, it drops to .- What is the total change in temperature from midday to the final reading?
Debt Settling:
Riya owes her friend ₹1,200. She repays ₹700 but borrows another ₹500 later.- What is her current debt?
Challenge Problems:
A plane is flying at an altitude of . It descends , then rises , and finally descends .
- What is its final altitude?
A miner is working at in a mine. He ascends and then descends .
- What is his final depth?
A company’s profits were in the first quarter but in the second quarter.
- What is the difference in profits between the two quarters?