Decimal Word Problems Challenge

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving decimals?

• Multiply the numbers

• Identify the problem

• Add the numbers

• Subtract the numbers

How much did Mrs. Peachtree spend on peaches?

• $50.00

• $4.95

• $7.85

• $12.80

What is the total cost of the peaches and breakfast cereal?

• $4.95

• $50.00

• $7.85

• $12.80

How much money did Mrs. Peachtree have before shopping?

• $12.80

• $7.85

• $4.95

• $50.00

What operation is needed to find out how much money Mrs. Peachtree has left?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

How tall is Natalie?

• 1.77 meters

• 0.45 meters

• 0.38 meters

• 1.32 meters

How much shorter is Eric compared to Natalie?

• 0.45 meters

• 0.38 meters

• 1.32 meters

• 1.77 meters

How much taller is their father compared to Natalie?

• 1.32 meters

• 0.38 meters

• 0.45 meters

• 1.77 meters

What is the total height of Natalie, Eric, and their father?

• 4.03 meters

• 3.03 meters

• 6.03 meters

• 5.03 meters

What is the final step in solving the height problem?

• Dividing the heights

• Subtracting the heights

• Multiplying the heights

• Adding the heights