Adding Rational Numbers Word Problems

Which real world context could be represented by -2 + 1 + 3?

• A baby's weight decreased by two pounds, increased by one pound, and then increased by three pounds.

• A share of stock decreased by two points, decreased by one point, then increased by three points.

• The temperature increased by two degrees, increased by one degree, and then increased by three degrees.

• A bank statement shows a withdrawal of two dollars, a withdrawal of one dollar, and a deposit of three dollars.

Jacob ran 4 3/5 miles on Monday, 4.5 miles on Tuesday, and 3 3/5 miles on Wednesday. How many total miles did Jacob run?

• 12 26/50 miles

• 12 7/10 miles

• 11 7/12 miles

• 12 miles

Mr. Smith has an account balance of -$275.78.  He deposits $539.20 into his account.  What is Mr. Smith's account balance now?

• $813.98

• $263.42

• $539.78

• $345.98

After completing one level of your new video game your score was -5⅗ points. After winning three levels you increased your score by 9.7 points. What is your score now?

• 15.3 or 15³/₁₀ points

• 4.1 or 4¹/₁₀ points

• 14.13 or 14¹³/₁₀₀ points

• 4.4 or 4²/₅ points

• $82.09
• $82.61
• $82.85
• $83.37

Your mom’s bank account has a balance of -$45.56. She deposits two checks into her account. One check was for $12.75 and the other check was for $38.80. What is your mom’s bank account balance now?

• $6.01

• -$32.81

• $97.11

• $5.99

Mr. Smith has -$275.78 as his account balance. He deposits $539.20 into his account. What is Mr. Smith's account balance now?

• $813.98

• $263.42

• $539.78

• $345.98

• +241.68
• +59.02
• -59.02
• -241.68

Samantha had 3/4 of a pizza left, and she bought another 2/3 of a pizza. How much pizza does she have now?

• 1 5/12

• 2 1/2

• 1 1/4

• 3/7