Add and Subtract Decimals Word Problems

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This bar graph shows the amount of rain that fell during three days. Which decimal shows the difference, in inches, between the amount of rainfall on Wednesday and the amount of rainfall on Monday?

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1.25

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Lacy’s height is 51.25 inches. Gerald’s height is 46.65 inches. How many inches taller is Lacy than Gerald?

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4.6 inches

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Marcel bought a dozen roses for $27.96 and a box of chocolates for $12.98. About how much did he spend for both items?

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$40

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Marcel bought a dozen roses for $27.96 and a box of chocolates for $12.98. How much did he spend for both items?

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$40.94

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$10.00 - $6.27

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$3.73

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Karl earned $142.37 this month running errands for his uncle’s business. If he needs to pay $38.81 for a bill, about how much does he have left to spend?

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$100.00

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Karl earned $142.37 this month running errands for his uncle’s business. If he needs to pay $38.81 for a bill, how much does he have left to spend?

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$103.56

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Sandra used a $100 bill to buy a shirt for $22, a pair of slacks for $48, and a pair of sandals for $29. Which equation shows the MOST reasonable estimate of the amount of money Sandra has left? Options: $100 - $100 = $0, $100 - $90 = $10, $100 - $80 = $20, $100 - $80 = $30

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$100 - $100 = $0

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MaKayla had $3.00 to spend at the school store. She bought 2 spiral notebooks, 3 pens, and an eraser. How much money did MaKayla have left after she bought these items?

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$0.15

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Emily made fruit punch for a party using 3 juices to make 4.65 liters of punch. Available juices: 0.25L grape, 1.05L cranberry, 1.15L apple, 3.35L orange, 1.00L grapefruit. Which 3 juices did she use?

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grape, cranberry, and orange