Adding and Subtracting Rational Decimals Word Problems

When ​ (a)   decimals, I must always ​ (b)   the decimals.

• adding or subtracting

• line up

• multiplying or dividing

• get rid of

Mrs. Hau has $20. She spends $2.15 on a Slurpee and $6.58 on candy. How much money does Mrs. Hau have left?

• $28.73

• $11.27

• $17.85

• $13.42

Mr. Stone traveled and drove 10.9 hours; then 8.6 hours; then 12.4 hours. What is the sum?

• 31.9 hours

• 30 hours

• 31 miles

• 31.8 hours

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

• $193.52

• $194.52

• $194.53

• $76.72

• +241.68
• +59.02
• -59.02
• -241.68

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

How much did her fruit weigh altogether?

• 0.25 pounds

• 2.05 pounds

• 2.5 pounds

• 25.0 pounds

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

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 John run?

• 12 26/50 miles

• 12 7/10 miles

• 11 7/12 miles

• 12 miles