Decimal Word Problems Challenge

What operation does the word 'difference' typically indicate?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

When adding or subtracting decimals, what must you do with the decimal points?

• Move them to the left

• Move them to the right

• Line them up

• Ignore them

When multiplying decimals, what must you count for your answer?

• Number of zeros

• Number of digits

• Number of whole numbers

• Number of decimal places

What is the height difference between a submarine 555.25 meters below the surface and an aircraft 220.5 meters above the surface?

• 775.75 meters

• 500 meters

• 334.75 meters

• 275.75 meters

What is the absolute value of -55.25?

• 0

• -55.25

• 110.5

• 55.25

What is the result of adding 220.5 and 55.25?

• 165.25

• 275.75

• 220.75

• 275.25

In a checking account, if you have positive transactions of $126.30 and $429.40, and negative transactions of $38.50 and $265.00, what is the total?

• $126.30

• $252.20

• $555.70

• $303.50

If you have more positive transactions than negative transactions in a checking account, what should the final balance be?

• Negative

• Positive

• Zero

• Undefined

If a pool drains at a rate of -2.75 gallons per hour, how much water is drained after 2.5 hours?

• -7.25 gallons

• -6.875 gallons

• -5.5 gallons

• -6.5 gallons

A water well drilling rig has dug to a height of -60.5 feet after one day. If it is now at -151.25 feet, how many days has it been running?

• 2.5 days

• 2 days

• 1.5 days

• 3 days