Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers Worded Problems

A jeweler had a piece of silver that weighed 196.54 grams. She used 98.6 grams to make some jewelry. How many grams of silver did she have left?

• 97.04 grams

• 97.94 grams

• 98.94 grams

• 102.08 grams

The Merrick family bought a boat for $36,092.88, a boat trailer for $3,295.76, and some life jackets for $450.36. How much did the Merrick family spend?

• $398.39

• $39,739.00

• $3,983.90

• $39,839.00

Robert had $27.93. He spent some of his money at the pet store. When he got home he had $9.17. How much money did he spend at the pet store?

• $18.73

• $22.84

• $18.76

• $37.10

Jake worked 2.5 hr on Monday, 3.25 hr on Tuesday, and 1.75 hr on Wednesday. How many hours did he work during the 3 days?

• 5.25 hours

• 6.75 hours

• 6.5 hours

• 7.5 hours

At the beginning of the turkey season, each turkey weighed an average of 9.2 pounds. By the middle of the season, each turkey weighed an average of 18.96 pounds. What was the average weight gain of each turkey?

• 9.94 pounds

• 9.76 pounds

• 18.04 pounds

• 28.16 pounds

Lenny’s fence is 6.9 meters long. He adds a new section that is 2.19 meters long. What is the total length of the fence?

• 4.71 m

• 9.19 m

• 9.09 m

• 9.99 m

Brian needs 4.5 lb of grapes. He puts 2.25 lb of grapes into his bag. How many more pounds of grapes does he need?

• 6.75 pounds

• 2.50 pounds

• 2.25 pounds

• 1.75 pounds

A building is 32.98 meters tall. The building next to it is 19.47 meters tall. Estimate the difference between these two buildings.

• 13

• 15

• 14

• 10

At the theater, the Worth family spent $25.78 on adult tickets, $19.50 on children’s tickets, and $12.75 on refreshments. About how much did they spend in all?

• $58

• $59

• $60

• $65

what is 1.234 + 1.456

• 2.69

• 2.345

• 2.789

• 2.70