Word Problems with Decimals
Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Show your working and write your answer on the line provided.
1. Sarah bought a notebook for $4.85 and a pen for $2.30. How much did she spend altogether?
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Answer: _______________________________
2. Tom had $20.00. He spent $13.45 on a book. How much money does he have left?
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Answer: _______________________________
3. A piece of ribbon is 3.75 metres long. Emma cuts off 1.48 metres. How much ribbon is left?
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Answer: _______________________________
4. Jake ran 2.65 kilometres on Monday and 3.8 kilometres on Tuesday. What was the total distance he ran over both days?
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5. A bottle contains 1.5 litres of juice. If 0.75 litres is poured out, how much juice remains in the bottle?
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Answer: _______________________________
6. Lucy bought three items: a ruler for $1.50, an eraser for $0.85, and a pencil case for $5.95. What was her total cost?
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Answer: _______________________________