Adding Decimals Word Problems

Tucker bought 2.78 pounds of melon and 2.27 pounds of cherries. How much fruit did he buy in all?

• .51

• .52

• 5.05

• 5.15

A bee colony produced 0.6 pounds of honey, but bears ate 0.3 pounds of it. How much honey remains?

• .3

• .03

• 1.03

• 10.3

After buying some bananas for $64.90, Larry has $3.96 left. How much money did Larry have to begin with?

• $65.24

• $65.78

• $68.86

• $63.26

Steve gives $78.88 to Gerald. If Steve started with $95.61, how much money does he have left?

• $16.73

• $18.25

• $17.36

• $15.54

Paul has $49.75 and Steven has $14.22. How much more does Paul have than Steven?

• $40.25

• $65.24

• $38.75

• $35.53

Steven gives $5.29 to Margaret. If Steven started with $87.91, how much money does he have left?

• $82.57

• $82.62

• $83.57

• $62.82

Phyllis starts with $82.07 and spends$74.50 on peanuts. How much money does Phyllis have left?

• $7.57

• $9.25

• $8.75

• 157.26

After buying some oranges for $93.13,Judith has $36.23 left. How much money did Judith have to begin with?

• $131.23

• $128.69

• $130.52

• $129.36

Jamarcus found 9 dimes and one nickel in his pocket. His sister found 2 quarters and a penny. What is the total amount of change they found?

• $1.46

• $2.64

• 1.46

• $3.54

Regina’s mom gave her $50 to spend at the mall. She bought shoes for $32.89 and her lunch cost her $5.33. How much change did Regina leave with?

• $11.78

• $88.22

• $55.33

• $82.89