Adding and Subtracting Decimals Word Problems

Josh had $15.00 to spend at the movie theater. He spent $8.50 on a movie ticket, $3.50 on a box of popcorn, and $1.75 on a soda. How much money did Josh have left?

• $1.25

• $13.75

Scott had $12.58. He purchased 2 apples for $1.13 each and one bottle of juice for $1.76. There was no sales tax. How much money did Scott have after his purchased?

• $3.02

• $8.76

Jeremy measured the weights of three rocks. The weights were 45.6 grams, 43.45 grams, and 44.56 grams. What is the total weight of the three rocks?

• 123.61 grams

• 133.61 grams

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

Ali grew 2.3 inches this school year and Mary grew 2.38 inches. How much did they grow all together? 

• 4.68 inches

• 0.08 inches

• 2.5 inches
  2.58 inches

• 5.68 inches

Sarah bought 2 packs of paper and 3 packs of markers. If the paper costs $1.05 a pack and the markers cost $1.80 a pack, how much money did Sarah spend?

• $2.10

• $5.40

• $7.30

• $7.50

Xavier spent $15.68 on a shirt, $29.67 on shoes, and $14.95 on pants. How much did he spend?

Every week Joshua runs 2.1 miles on Monday, 3.1 miles on Wednesday, 4.05 miles on Thursday, and 2.65 miles on Friday. How many total miles will he run in a week?

• 11.2

• 11.9

• 19.1

• 12.6

Layla went to a coffee shop. She bought 2 cupcakes with $5.70, 1 juice with $1.50, and and ice cream cup for her brother with $3.50. If Layla has $15, how much change will the cashier give her back?

• $4.5

• $4.3

• $4.4

• $4

How much did her fruit weigh altogether?

• 0.25 pounds

• 2.05 pounds

• 2.5 pounds

• 25.0 pounds