Rounding Decimals: Two-Step Word Problems for 5th Graders

Liam bought 3.5 meters of ribbon and used 1.2 meters for a project. How much ribbon does he have left after rounding to the nearest whole meter?

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Emma has 4.8 liters of juice. She pours 2.3 liters into a pitcher. How much juice does she have left after rounding to the nearest whole liter?

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A baker made 5.6 kilograms of dough. After using 2.4 kilograms for bread, how much dough remains? Round your answer to the nearest whole kilogram.

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A book costs $12.75, and Sarah has $20. If she buys the book, how much money will she have left after rounding to the nearest whole dollar?

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Tom ran 3.2 kilometers in the morning and 2.5 kilometers in the evening. How many kilometers did he run in total? Round your answer to the nearest whole kilometer.

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A farmer harvested 7.4 bushels of apples. He sold 3.6 bushels at the market. How many bushels does he have left after rounding to the nearest whole bushel?

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A toy costs $15.99, and Mia has $50. If she buys 2 toys, how much money will she have left after rounding to the nearest whole dollar?

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A car travels 12.5 miles on 1 gallon of gas. If it uses 3 gallons, how many miles does it travel? Round your answer to the nearest whole mile.

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A gardener planted 2.7 meters of flowers in one row and 1.8 meters in another. How many meters of flowers did he plant in total? Round your answer to the nearest whole meter.

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A student read 4.5 books in one month and 3.2 books the next month. How many books did she read in total? Round your answer to the nearest whole book.

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