Word Problems Positive and Negative Integers

Question 1

What is the highest temp in Antartica if it is 29.8 warmer than the Artics highest of -12.3?

Accepted Answer

17.5 C

Question 2

Jay wants his balance to be $25.00. He has -$18.90. How much does he need?

Accepted Answer

$43.90

Question 3

A pelican is flying 2 3/4 ft above sea-level, it dives 5 7/8 feet to catch a fish.

Accepted Answer

-3 1/8 ft

Question 4

If the temp. of subliming dry ice is 19.3 degrees warmer than the lowest measured temp. -128.8?

Accepted Answer

-109.5 F

Question 5

Ty has a bank account balance of -$43.39. He deposits $50.00 in his account, whats the balance?

Accepted Answer

$6.61

Question 6

A sub is at -250 2/3 below sea level, it descends 120 5/8. What is it at now?

Accepted Answer

-371 7/24 meters

Question 7

If a scuba diver is swimming at -65 1/5 m, and ascends 24 1/8 meters, what is the new location?

Accepted Answer

-41 3/40 meters

Question 8

Lowest temp in Peru is -13 2/5 F, the highest is 120 2/3 F. What is the difference in them?

Accepted Answer

134 1/15 F

Question 9

Starting at 75 1/8 feet about sea-level, you fall 91 4/5 feet. How far did you fall?

Accepted Answer

-16 27/40 feet

Question 10

Matt has $398.45 in his account? He spends $450 on rent. How much does he have now?

Accepted Answer

-$51.55

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