Decimal Money Word Problems

Daniel had $6.78. His grandmother gave him $3.14. How much money does Daniel have now?

• $9.92

• $9.82

• $3.64

• $9.90

Aaron went to the store and bought a bag of apples that cost $3.75 and a jar of peanut butter that cost $4.89. If he has $10.00, how much change should he get back?

• $8.64

• $6.25

• $5.11

• $1.36

Dorian paid $15.95 and $6.50 for two books. About how much money did he pay for the books?

• $23

• $22

• $25

• $30

Amanda gets paid $4.75 an hour for mowing the lawn. She worked for 13 hours last week. How much did Amanda get paid? 

• $61.75

• $60.75

• $61.00

• $61.25

Ellen wanted to buy the following items:

· A DVD player for $49.95

· A DVD holder for $19.95

· Personal stereo for $21.95

Does Ellen have enough money to buy all three items if she has $90.

• Yes, Ellen will have $1.85 left to spend.

• Yes, Ellen can purchase these items.

• No, Ellen needs $1.85 more to make this purchase.

• No, Ellen needs $1.95 more to make this purchase

Dolores bough 15 party hats priced at $0.75 each and 15 noisemakers priced at $1.25 each. How much did Dolores spend in all?

• $11.25

• $18.75

• $30.00

• $2.00

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

Renee had $300.  She spent 1/3 of her money on shoes and 25% of the remainder on shirts. How much money is she left with?

• $150

• $125

• $175

• $50

Jasir had $21.50 to spend at the store. He spent $0.55 on gum, $3.85 on pencils, and $9.84 on a book. How much money did Jasir have left after buying the gum, pencils, and book?

• $7.16

• $7.26

• $8.26

• $8.36

Jacob bought 5 bottles of orange juice at a market. Each bottle cost $2.43. How much did the orange juice cost all together?

• $7.43

• $10.05

• $12.15

• $20.05