Adding Decimal Word Problems

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

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

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

A building is 32.98 meters tall. The building next to it is 19.47 meters tall. Estimate the difference between these two buildings.

• 13

• 15

• 14

• 10

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

Lilly saved $25.60 this week and $18.75 last week. How much money has she saved in total?

• $34.35

• $40.35

• $50.35

• $44.35

Emily's store had 298.568 kg of rat food and received a shipment of 1,009.45 kg. How much rat food does Emily's store have now?

• 1308.018 kg

• 1309.016 kg

• 1208.018 kg

• 1480.017 kg

Maxi bought a toy for $12.50 and a book for $8.75. How much did she spend in total?

• $20.25

• $19.50

• $22.75

• $21.25

Andrew had $15.80 and he spent $7.25 on hot chips. How much money does he have left?

• $8.55

• $12.35

• $9.80

• $7.55

Caleb traveled 125.5 miles on Monday and 98.25 miles on Tuesday. How many miles did it travel in total?

• 223.5 miles

• 223.25 miles

• 223 miles

• 223.75 miles