Multiplying Adding Subtracting Decimals Word Problems

How do you solve problems that involve subtracting decimals?

• if the decimal is on the side, slide, slide

• Bring UP the decimal point

• Line up the decimals

• Completely ignore the decimal

Alexis drank two bottles of water this morning. One bottle held 12.5 ounces of water. The other bottle held 8.75 ounces of water. She wants to drink at least 32 ounces of water each day. How many more ounces does Alexis need to drink to make her goal?

• 21.25 ounces

• 11.75 ounces

• 11.2 ounces

• 10.75 ounces

0.2 x 0.8

• 16

• 0.16

• 0.016

• 1.6

Emily has $484.63 in her bank account. She withdrew $153.50 to buy a new phone. How much money does she have in her bank account?

• $331.13

• $331.63

• $330.13

• $330.63

Ellie buys some craft supplies. The supplies cost a total of $6.43. She pays with a $20 bill. How much change does she receive?

• $135.7

• $13.57

• $13.75

• 13.75

How do you solve problems that involve adding decimals?

• if the decimal is in the house, raise it to the roof

• Bring UP the decimal point

• Line up the decimals

• Completely ignore the decimal

Did the student solve this problem correctly?

• Yes, this is correct

• No, it is incorrect. They forgot to use the magic number.

• No, it is incorrect. They forgot to bring the decimal down.

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

• .51

• .52

• 5.05

• 5.15

After buying some bananas for $64.90, Larry has $3.96 left. How much money did Larry have to begin with?

• $65.24

• $65.78

• $68.86

• $63.26

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