Multiple Step Word Problems with Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Kyle had 4 yards of string. He used 1.3 yards for an art project. Which measurement represents the length of the string that is left over?

• 0.9 yards

• 2.7 yards

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Jane was given $40.00 for her birthday. She found 2 shirts that she wants to buy. The first shirt costs $19.49 with tax. The second shirt costs $12.99 with tax. If Jane buys both of the shirts, how much birthday money will she have left?

• $7.52

• $6.52

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Richard walked 15.74 miles and James walked 12.98 miles. How many more miles did Richard walk than James?

• 2.76 miles

• 28.72 miles

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Chris ran a race in 13.2 minutes. George ran a race in 13.54 minutes. What is the sum of their running times, rounded to the nearest tenth?

• 26.74

• 26.70

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Kelly bought 2 notebooks for $3.15 each and a backpack for $12.40. How much money did she spend?

• $15.55

• $18.70

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Sarah bought a shirt for $12.35 and a jacket for $26.95. What was the total amount Sarah paid for the shirt and the jacket?

• $39.30

• $14.60

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Theresa is making a flower basket to sell. Her costs are shown in the table. Theresa sold the basket for $20.00. How much profit did she make?

• $5.72

• $14.28

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Miguel bought a remote control helicopter for $17.52. How much change should he receive if he paid the cashier $20.00?

• $2.48

• $37.52

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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

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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

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