True/False
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Profit
Word Problems
100

When adding and subtracting decimals, you always include the decimals.

True

100

3.14 + 5.12 = 

8.26

100

What is the equation used to solve for profit?

P = selling price - expenses  

100

For lunch, John orders a salad for $6.99, a water for $1.25 each, and two bananas for $0.75 each. 

How much change will he receive from a $10 bill? 

$0.26

200

When adding and subtracting decimals, you always put the longer number on top.

False

200

7.75 - 1.8

5.95

200

Isaiah started a small business selling toys. He bought and repaired small cars for $4.40. Then, he sold them for $18. 

What was Isaiah's profit?

$13.60

200

John walked his dog for 4.25 miles on Monday, 5.75 miles on Tuesday, and 1.3 miles on Wednesday. 

What is the difference in miles between Monday and Tuesday?

1.5 miles

300

When adding and subtracting decimals, you ignore the decimal points.

False

300

3 + 4.55=

7.55

300

Adam sold snacks. The cost of preparing the snacks was $10.34. The money he received from the sale was $22.75. 

What was Adam's profit? 

$12.41

300

Marley spent $2.78 on a sandwich, $1.89 on a soda, $1.25 on chips, and $1.75 on a cookie. 

How much did she spend in all?

$7.67

400

When adding and subtracting decimals you put the bigger number on top.

True

400

17.82 - 3.66=

14.16

400

Zendaya buys a chair for $18. She buys paint for $8 and repaints the chair. She sells the chair for $50. 

What is Zendaya's profit in dollars?

$24

400

Sam earned $432 last week. She went to the mall and bought 3 shirts and a hat for $65.72.  

How much money does Sam have left?

$366.28

500

When adding or subtracting numbers, you always start with the smallest place value?

True! 

500

311.7 + 2.81=

314.51

500

Victoria bought an old table. She repainted it so that it looked new. Then, she sold the table. Victoria made this list about what she did. 

Price paid for old table: $10.00

Cost to repair and paint: $5.50 

Selling price: $40.00

What was Victoria's profit from selling the table?

$24.50

500

Blake buys a roll of craft paper for $5.98 and some glue for $3.76. She saves $0.75 by using a coupon. 

What is the total cost after she applies the coupon?

$8.99 

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