Grade 6 | Unit 5 | Lesson 1: Using Decimals in a Shopping Context | Practice Problems

Mai had $14.50. She spent $4.35 at the snack bar and $5.25 at the arcade. What is the exact amount of money Mai has left?

• $9.60

• $10.60

• $4.90

• $5.90

A large cheese pizza costs $7.50. Diego has $40 to spend on pizzas. How many large cheese pizzas can he afford? Explain or show your reasoning.

Tickets to a show cost $5.50 for adults and $4.25 for students. A family is purchasing 2 adult tickets and 3 student tickets. Estimate the total cost. What is the exact cost? If the family pays $25, what is the exact amount of change they should receive?

Chicken costs $3.20 per pound, and beef costs $4.59 per pound. Answer each question and show your reasoning. What is the exact cost of 3 pounds of chicken?

Chicken costs $3.20 per pound, and beef costs $4.59 per pound. Answer each question and show your reasoning. What is the exact cost of 3 pounds of beef?

Chicken costs $3.20 per pound, and beef costs $4.59 per pound. Answer each question and show your reasoning. How much more does 3 pounds of beef cost than 3 pounds of chicken?