The temperature last night was $-5^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. It is now $3^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. How many degrees warmer is it now?
(A) $8^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
(B) $3^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
(C) $2^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
(D) $13^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
(E) $5^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
The difference between 3 and -5 is $3-(-5)=3+5=8$. Therefore, it is now $8^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ warmer.

ANSWER: (A)