Adding Rational Number Word Problems

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

Jay walked 1/2 mile to school. After school, he walked 1/3 mile to his aunt’s house. Afterwards, he walked 5/6 mile home. How many miles does he walk in one day?

• 1 2/3 miles

• 1 4/6 miles

• 7/11 of a mile

• 1 1/6 miles

Devon had his two friends over for pizza. Devon ate 1/4 of the pizza. One of his friends ate 3/8 of the pizza and the other friend ate 1/8 of the pizza. How much of the pizza is left?

• 1/4

• 1/8

• 1/3

• 1/5

Kyle owed his sister $12.45 that he borrowed to go see a movie. He earned $7.50 mowing the neighbor's lawn. How much does Kyle still owe his sister?

• He owes her $19.95.

• He owes her $4.95.

• He owes her nothing.

• He owes her $12.45.

• $82.09
• $82.61
• $82.85
• $83.37

Which real world context could be represented by -2 + 1 + 3?

• A baby's weight decreased by two pounds, increased by one pound, and then increased by three pounds.

• A share of stock decreased by two points, decreased by one point, then increased by three points.

• The temperature increased by two degrees, increased by one degree, and then increased by three degrees.

• A bank statement shows a withdrawal of two dollars, a withdrawal of one dollar, and a deposit of three dollars.

After a pizza party there are 4 2/3 pizzas left over. If the pizzas are divided so that party goers can take home 1/6 of a pizza, how many guests can take home pizza?

• 26 guests

• 28 guests

• 8 guests

• 33 guests

Bob has a piece of wood that is 3/4 inches long. He decides to cut pieces that are 1/8 inches long. How many pieces can Bob cut?

• 6

• 9

• 3

• 12

Sammy has 2 ²/₃ Hershey bars to share with 4 of her friends.  How much of a Hershey bar will each of her 4 friends receive?

• ¹/₃ Hershey bar each

• ⁵/₃ Hershey bar each

• ²/₃ Hershey bar each

• 1 ³/₄ Hershey bar each

A pitcher contains  3  1/2 quarts of milk.  Gabrielle pours 1.875 quarts into a smaller pitcher.  How many quarts of milk are left in the first pitcher?

• 1  3/4  quarts

• 1  5/8  quarts

• 1  1/4  quarts

• 4  3/4  quarts