Multi-Step Decimal Word Problems

Belinda's mom gave her $58.75 to spend on hamburgers and drinks for a party. Hamburgers are $2.75 each. What is the largest number she can buy and still have at least $10 left over for drinks?

• 15

• 17

• 19

• 21

Kaci had $100 to spend for school clothes. She bought a skirt for $33.76, two shirts for $10.15 each, and a pair of shoes for $23.55. She spent the rest of the money for a belt. About how much money did Kaci's belt cost?
What is the best way to estimate this problem?

• 100 - (34+10+10+24) = 

• 100 - ( 34+10+24) = 

• 100 - 34 = 

• 34+10+10+24= 

Kaci had $100 to spend for school clothes. She bought a skirt for $33.76, two shirts for $10.15 each, and a pair of shoes for $23.55. She spent the rest of the money for a belt. About how much money did Kaci's belt cost?

• $42

• $22

• $32

• $52

Kaci had $100 to spend for school clothes. She bought a skirt for $33.76, two shirts for $10.15 each, and a pair of shoes for $23.55. She spent the rest of the money for a belt.
How much was the exact cost of the belt?

• $77.61

• $67.46

• $22.39

• $32.54

Carol wants to purchase back to school supplies. She buys 3 notebooks for $1.99 each, 4 pens for $1.23 each, and 5 folders for $1.21 each. If she pays for her items with a $20 bill, how much change will she get back?

• $16.94

• $5.97

• $4.92

• $3.06

Billy buys 4 chairs at a cost of $27.90 each and 2 tables at a cost of $37.95 each.  Find the cost of the chairs and tables.
Which is a good estimate of the total cost?

• $30 to $40 

• $80 to $100

• $150 to $200

• $200 to $250

Billy buys 4 chairs at a cost of $27.90 each and 2 tables at a cost of $37.95 each.  Find the cost of the chairs and tables.

• $111.60

• $187.50

• $75.90

• $167.40

Andy went to the store and bought 3 bags of chips for $3.25 each and 2 cases of soda for $2.20 each. How much did he spend in total? 

• $1.41

• $14.15

• $141.50

• $15.14

Luis wants to earn $50 to buy his mom a gift. He earned $12.75 mowing lawns, $9.50 cleaning cars, and $11.80 walking dogs. How much more money does Luis have to reach his goal?

• $84.05

• $34.05

• $15.95

• $15.99

Reggie went to the store. He bought three bags of dog treats for $0.57 each, kitty litter for $2, and four bags of hamster food for $1.38 each. How much money did Reggie give the cashier?

• $3.95

• $7.43

• $9.23

• $11.85