Add and Subtract Decimals Word Problems

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?

Lacy and Gerald gave their heights for a school survey. Lacy’s height is 51.25 inches. Gerald’s height is 46.65 inches. How many inches taller is Lacy than Gerald?

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?

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

Maria bought a bicycle lock with a $10.00 bill. The bicycle lock cost $6.27. How much change did Maria get back?

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?

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?

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?

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

Emily made fruit punch for a party. The list shows the fruit juices she had available. Emily picked 3 of the juices and used the entire amount of all 3 to make 4.65 liters of punch.

0.25 liters of grape juice

1.05 liters of cranberry juice

1.15 liters of apple juice

3.35 liters of orange juice

1.00 liter of grapefruit juice

Which 3 juices did Emily use if she made 4.65 liters of punch?