Adding and Subtracting Decimals Quiz

What is a decimal number?

• A number without a decimal point

• A fraction

• A number with a decimal point

• A whole number

When adding decimals, what is the first step you should take?

• Multiply the numbers

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger

• Align the decimal points

• Add zeros to the numbers

In the example of adding 24.4 and 34.2, what is the sum?

• 58.34

• 58.4

• 58.8

• 58.6

What should you do with the decimal point when subtracting decimals?

• Move it to the right

• Align it and bring it down

• Move it to the left

• Ignore it

What is the result of subtracting 56.4 from 99.5?

• 44.1

• 43.5

• 43.1

• 42.1