Comparing Decimal Word Problems

A book has 0.85 inches thickness and another book has 0.9 inches thickness. Which book is thicker?

• Both books have the same thickness.

• The second book is thicker.

• The first book is thicker.

• The thickness of the books cannot be determined.

A student scored 85.5% on a test and another student scored 85.75% on the same test. Who scored higher?

• 85.5%

• 85.76%

• 85.75%

• 85.74%

A jar contains 0.7 liters of water and another jar contains 0.75 liters of water. Which jar has more water?

• The jars have different amounts of water but it cannot be determined which one has more.

• The first jar has more water.

• The second jar has more water.

• Both jars have the same amount of water.

A box weighs 2.3 pounds and another box weighs 2.35 pounds. Which box is heavier?

• Both boxes weigh the same.

• The weight of the boxes cannot be determined.

• The first box is heavier.

• The second box is heavier.

At the greenhouse, they have a watering can on sale for $13.79. The watering can is normally priced at $15. How much would someone save if they buy it on sale?

• $1.21

• $28.79

• $13.64

• $13.94

Five grandchildren wanted to buy a new plant for their grandmother. If the plant costs $26.50 and they split the cost equally, how much will each grandchild need to pay?

• $132.50

• $31.50

• $21.50

• $5.30

Diane goes to the store and buys 2 large bags of pretzels that are $2.85 each, a drink that is $1.86, and a pack of gum that is 60 cents. If she pays with a $10 bill, how much change should she receive?

• $8.16

• $67.56

• $1.84

• $57.56

Gene was comparing two different brands of donuts. Brand A had 18 donuts for $5.22 and Brand B had 24 donuts for $6. Which Brand is the better deal?

• Brand A

• Brand B

• They are the same price.

• I have no idea.

What is the difference in the price of one donut from Brand A and one donut from Brand B?

• $0.78

• $0.04

• 6

• $0.40

The trail is divided into three sections. The first section is 7.2 miles, the second section is 4.28 miles, and the third section is 2.03 miles. How long is the trail?

• 7.03

• 11.48

• 13.51

• 9.45