Adding Decimals Word Problems

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

• $4.98

• $40.94

Maya bought paints and brushes at the craft store for $32.78. How much should she receive back if she gave the cashier $40.00?

• $7.13

• $17.13

Paige was measuring how much taller she got over two years. In the first year she grew 4.62 cm. In the second year she grew 7.7 cm. How much taller did she get altogether?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Mrs. Dian used 1.7 kg of egg and 2.32 kg flour to make a cake. How much egg and flour did she use altogether?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

The Bell family traveled and drove 10.9 hours; then 8.6 hours; then 12.4 hours. What is the sum?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Pam had $135.62 in her bank account. She deposited $58.90. How much money does she have in her account now?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Camila has one basket of fruit that weighs 23.7 pounds. She has another basket of vegetables that weights 6.912 pounds. What is the combined weight of the two baskets?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Lia and James went to the movies. The tickets are $3.00 each.  Lia bought popcorn and a slushy for $8.50 together. James bought a slushy and nachos $12.00 together. How much money did they spend total?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Xavier spent $15.68 on a shirt, $29.67 on shoes, and $14.95 on pants. How much did he spend?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

It rained 0.72 inches on Monday. On Tuesday, it rained 0.34 inches less than on Monday. How much did it rain on Tuesday?

• .38

• .37

• .39

• 1.08