Adding and Subtracting Decimal Word Problems

Luis bought a bottle of water at the gym for $2.85, including tax. If he paid for it with a $5.00 bill, how much change should he have received?

• $2.15

• $3.15

• $3.85

• $7.85

Maria bought a bicycle lock with a $10.00 bill. The bicycle lock cost $6.27. How much change did Maria get back?

• $3.73

• $4.27

• $14.83

• $16.27

Maya bought paints and brushes at the craft store for $32.87. How much should she receive back if she gave the cashier a $50 bill?

• $17.13

• $18.13

• $19.13

• $20.13

Johanna worked 4 hours at a bookstore and earned $30.20. She also works 3 hours at a car wash and earned $24.45. How much did she earn in all?

• $47.65

• $50.65

• $54.65

• $61.65

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

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

• 5.05

• 5.15

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