Simple Adding and Subtracting Word Problems

Linda ran 8.2 kilometers on Monday, 9.34 kilometers on Tuesday, and 12.43 kilometers on Wednesday. How many kilometers did she run altogether on the three days?

• 29.97 kilometers

• 21.77 kilometers

• 20.63 kilometers

• 17.54 kilometers

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

A jeweler had a piece of silver that weighed 196.54 grams. She used 98.6 grams to make some jewelry. How many grams of silver did she have left?

• 97.04 grams

• 97.94 grams

• 98.94 grams

• 102.08 grams

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

The Merrick family bought a boat for $36,092.88, a boat trailer for $3,295.76, and some life jackets for $450.36. How much did the Merrick family spend?

• $398.39

• $39,739.00

• $3,983.90

• $39,839.00

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Stewart bought 3.26 pounds of bananas, 14.7 pounds of oranges, 8.632 pounds of grapes, and 0.986 pounds of kiwi to put in a fruit salad. How many pounds of fruit did Stewart buy?

• 27.578 pounds

• 25.758 pounds

• 100.91 pounds

• 10.091 pounds

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Jake worked 2.5 hr on Monday, 3.25 hr on Tuesday, and 1.75 hr on Wednesday. How many hours did he work during the 3 days?

• 5.25 hours

• 6.75 hours

• 6.5 hours

• 7.5 hours

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Lenny’s fence is 6.9 meters long. He adds a new section that is 2.19 meters long. What is the total length of the fence?

• 4.71 m

• 9.19 m

• 9.09 m

• 9.99 m

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Brian needs 4.5 lb of grapes. He puts 2.25 lb of grapes into his bag. How many more pounds of grapes does he need?

• 6.75 pounds

• 2.50 pounds

• 2.25 pounds

• 1.75 pounds

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Charlene began the week with $456.23. She spent $72.85 on a stereo. How much did she have left?

• $435.98

• $398.08

• $393.38

• $383.38

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

At the theater, the Worth family spent $25.78 on adult tickets, $19.50 on children’s tickets, and $12.75 on refreshments. About how much did they spend in all?

• $58

• $59

• $60

• $65