Decimals Mixed Word Problems

Grace needs to buy two yards of fabric for a school project. If the fabric is $7.96, how much change will she get back if she pays with a $20 bill?

• $27.96

• $12.04

• $12.40

• $12.30

Maya bought paints and brushes at the craft store for $32.87. How much should she receive back if she gave the cashier a $50 bill?

• $17.13

• $18.13

• $19.13

• $20.13

An apple weighs 0.16 kg. A slice of watermelon weighs 0.25 kg. How much more does the slice of watermelon weigh than the apple?

• 0.09 kg

• 0.9 kg

• 9 kg

• 0.009 kg

Johanna worked 4 hours at a bookstore and earned $30.20. She also works 3 hours at a car wash and earned $24.45. How much did she earn in all?

• $47.65

• $50.65

• $54.65

• $61.65

Timmy ran in two races. He completed his first race in 15.674 seconds. He completed his second race in 14.978 seconds. How much faster did Timmy run in the second race?

• 0.696 seconds

• 0.715 seconds

• 0.696 minutes

• 0.715 minutes

What answer choice makes this sentence true?216.12= 0.2 + 16.01 + ?

• 199.91

• 200.09

• 200.11

• 232.33

After buying some oranges for $93.13,Judith has $36.23 left. How much money did Judith have to begin with?

• $131.23

• $128.69

• $130.52

• $129.36

It rained 0.72 inches on Monday. On Tuesday, it rained 0.34 inches less than on Monday. How much did it rain on Tuesday?

• .38

• .37

• .39

• 1.08

Tucker bought 2.78 pounds of melon and 2.27 pounds of cherries. How much fruit did he buy in all?

• .51

• .52

• 5.15

• 5.05

Steve gives $78.88 to Gerald. If Steve started with $95.61, how much money does he have left?

• $16.73

• $18.25

• $17.36

• $15.54