Multiple Step Word Problems with Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Timmy ran in two races. He completed his first race in 15.674 seconds. He completed his second race in 14.978 seconds. How much faster did Timmy run in the second race?

• 0.696 seconds

• 0.715 seconds

• 0.696 minutes

• 0.715 minutes

What answer choice makes this sentence true?

216.12= 0.2 + 16.01 + ?

• 199.91

• 200.09

• 200.11

• 232.33

Mrs. Jenkins had equal sized blocks that measured 2.5 inches on each side. She glued the blocks on top of each other until they reached a height of 5 feet. How many blocks did Mrs. Jenkins glue together to reach a height of 5 feet?

• 2 blocks

• 8 blocks

• 13 blocks

• 24 blocks

An apple weighs 0.16 kg. A slice of watermelon weighs 0.25 kg. How much more does the slice of watermelon weigh than the apple?

• 0.09 kg

• 0.9 kg

• 9 kg

• 0.009 kg

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

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

• .51

• .52

• 5.15

• 5.05

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

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