Multi-Step Decimal Problems

Trae ran 4.56 miles and Gracie ran 3.45 miles. If they wanted to run a total of 10 miles, how many more miles do they need to run?

• 8.01 km

• 1.99 km

• 8.01 miles

• 1.99 miles

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

Richard brought 2.48 pounds of almonds and 1.9 pounds of walnuts. If he paid for these items with $5, how much change did he get back?

• 0.58

• 4.38

• 0.62

• 0.06

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?

What is the "hidden question" or first step you will need to do to solve this problem?

• First add the price of a bag of chips and 2 cases of soda.

• Find out the total price for 2 cases of soda as well as the total price of 3 bags of chips. Then add those amounts together.

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? 
Which of the following is NOT a needed math operation to solve this problem?

• Multiply 3 and 3.25

• Multiply 2 and 2.20

• Add 3 and 2.20

• Add the total for the chips and the total for the soda

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? 
Solve the problem, showing your work in your workbook.

• $10.45

• $14.15

• $5.45

• $10.90

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? What is the "hidden question" or first step you will need to do to solve this problem?

• How many yards has he mowed?

• When does he walk the dogs?

• How much total money has he already earned?

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? 
Solve the problem, showing your work in your workbook.

• $84.05

• $34.05

• $16.95

• $15.95

Reggie went to the store. He bought three bags of dog treats for $1.57 each, kitty litter for $2.75, and four bags of hamster food for $1.38 each. How much money did Reggie give the cashier? What is the "hidden question" or first step you will need to do to solve this problem?

• You just need to add all of the decimal numbers together.

• You need to find out how much it costs for 3 bags of dog food. Then you need to find out the cost of 4 bags of hamster food. Finally add these costs to the cost of the kitty litter.

Reggie went to the store. He bought three bags of dog treats for $1.57 each, kitty litter for $2.75, and four bags of hamster food for $1.38 each. How much money did Reggie give the cashier?
Which of the following is the best way to estimate an answer to this problem?

• 2+3+1= 6

• 3+1+4= 8

• (3x2)+3+(4x1)= 13

• 2X3X1= 6