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Decimal Word Problems — Easy Worksheet 1
Grade 5 · MathSheets Name: ____________________ Date: __________
Read each story, decide which operation to use, and solve. Write just the number (no units or $ sign needed).
How to solve
Find the key words: "in all" or "altogether" means add, "how much more" or "left" means subtract, "each" with a total means multiply, and "shared equally" or "how many groups" means divide. Line up the decimal points to add or subtract. To multiply, multiply as whole numbers, then count the decimal places in both numbers: 2.5 × 1.2 → 25 × 12 = 300, two places → 3.00 = 3. To divide by a decimal, move both decimal points the same way: 3 ÷ 0.25 = 300 ÷ 25 = 12.
Example
Zoe has a jug with 5 liters of juice. Zoe pours out 2.6 liters. How many liters of juice are left in the jug?
Answer: 2.4
Not quite. The answer is
💡 To find what is left, subtract: 7 − 3.9. Line up the decimal points (write 7 as 7.0), then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 0 is less than 9, so regroup 1 from the ones. Now 10 − 9 = 1. Ones: the 7 is now 6. 6 − 3 = 3. So 7 − 3.9 = 3.1. The answer is 3.1 liters.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 To find what is left, subtract: 7 − 3.9. Line up the decimal points (write 7 as 7.0), then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 0 is less than 9, so regroup 1 from the ones. Now 10 − 9 = 1. Ones: the 7 is now 6. 6 − 3 = 3. So 7 − 3.9 = 3.1. The answer is 3.1 liters.
💡 How to solve: Decimal Word Problems
Find the key words: "in all" or "altogether" means add, "how much more" or "left" means subtract, "each" with a total means multiply, and "shared equally" or "how many groups" means divide. Line up the decimal points to add or subtract. To multiply, multiply as whole numbers, then count the decimal places in both numbers: 2.5 × 1.2 → 25 × 12 = 300, two places → 3.00 = 3. To divide by a decimal, move both decimal points the same way: 3 ÷ 0.25 = 300 ÷ 25 = 12.
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Eli ran 2.1 km on Monday and 2.5 km on Tuesday. How far did Eli go in all, in km?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
Not quite. The answer is
💡 "In all" means add: 3.5 + 5.2. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 5 + 2 = 7. Ones: 3 + 5 = 8. So 3.5 + 5.2 = 8.7. The answer is 8.7 km.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 "In all" means add: 3.5 + 5.2. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 5 + 2 = 7. Ones: 3 + 5 = 8. So 3.5 + 5.2 = 8.7. The answer is 8.7 km.
💡 How to solve: Decimal Word Problems
Find the key words: "in all" or "altogether" means add, "how much more" or "left" means subtract, "each" with a total means multiply, and "shared equally" or "how many groups" means divide. Line up the decimal points to add or subtract. To multiply, multiply as whole numbers, then count the decimal places in both numbers: 2.5 × 1.2 → 25 × 12 = 300, two places → 3.00 = 3. To divide by a decimal, move both decimal points the same way: 3 ÷ 0.25 = 300 ÷ 25 = 12.
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Ava has a ribbon 4.9 meters long. Ava cuts off 1.6 meters. How many meters of ribbon are left?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
Not quite. The answer is
💡 To find what is left, subtract: 5.1 − 0.9. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 1 is less than 9, so regroup 1 from the ones. Now 11 − 9 = 2. Ones: the 5 is now 4. 4 − 0 = 4. So 5.1 − 0.9 = 4.2. The answer is 4.2 kilograms.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 To find what is left, subtract: 5.1 − 0.9. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 1 is less than 9, so regroup 1 from the ones. Now 11 − 9 = 2. Ones: the 5 is now 4. 4 − 0 = 4. So 5.1 − 0.9 = 4.2. The answer is 4.2 kilograms.
💡 How to solve: Decimal Word Problems
Find the key words: "in all" or "altogether" means add, "how much more" or "left" means subtract, "each" with a total means multiply, and "shared equally" or "how many groups" means divide. Line up the decimal points to add or subtract. To multiply, multiply as whole numbers, then count the decimal places in both numbers: 2.5 × 1.2 → 25 × 12 = 300, two places → 3.00 = 3. To divide by a decimal, move both decimal points the same way: 3 ÷ 0.25 = 300 ÷ 25 = 12.
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Lily has a bag with 8 kilograms of rice. Lily uses 2.1 kilograms. How many kilograms of rice are left?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
Not quite. The answer is
💡 "In all" means add: 5.1 + 3.2. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 1 + 2 = 3. Ones: 5 + 3 = 8. So 5.1 + 3.2 = 8.3. The answer is 8.3 km.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 "In all" means add: 5.1 + 3.2. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 1 + 2 = 3. Ones: 5 + 3 = 8. So 5.1 + 3.2 = 8.3. The answer is 8.3 km.
💡 How to solve: Decimal Word Problems
Find the key words: "in all" or "altogether" means add, "how much more" or "left" means subtract, "each" with a total means multiply, and "shared equally" or "how many groups" means divide. Line up the decimal points to add or subtract. To multiply, multiply as whole numbers, then count the decimal places in both numbers: 2.5 × 1.2 → 25 × 12 = 300, two places → 3.00 = 3. To divide by a decimal, move both decimal points the same way: 3 ÷ 0.25 = 300 ÷ 25 = 12.
Try a similar one
Eli has a bag with 8 kilograms of rice. Eli uses 4.4 kilograms. How many kilograms of rice are left?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
Not quite. The answer is
💡 To find what is left, subtract: 9.4 − 8.2. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 4 − 2 = 2. Ones: 9 − 8 = 1. So 9.4 − 8.2 = 1.2. The answer is 1.2 kilograms.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 To find what is left, subtract: 9.4 − 8.2. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 4 − 2 = 2. Ones: 9 − 8 = 1. So 9.4 − 8.2 = 1.2. The answer is 1.2 kilograms.
💡 How to solve: Decimal Word Problems
Find the key words: "in all" or "altogether" means add, "how much more" or "left" means subtract, "each" with a total means multiply, and "shared equally" or "how many groups" means divide. Line up the decimal points to add or subtract. To multiply, multiply as whole numbers, then count the decimal places in both numbers: 2.5 × 1.2 → 25 × 12 = 300, two places → 3.00 = 3. To divide by a decimal, move both decimal points the same way: 3 ÷ 0.25 = 300 ÷ 25 = 12.
Try a similar one
Ben has a ribbon 4 meters long. Ben cuts off 1.7 meters. How many meters of ribbon are left?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
Not quite. The answer is
💡 "In all" means add: 1.3 + 1.6. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 3 + 6 = 9. Ones: 1 + 1 = 2. So 1.3 + 1.6 = 2.9. The answer is 2.9 miles.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 "In all" means add: 1.3 + 1.6. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 3 + 6 = 9. Ones: 1 + 1 = 2. So 1.3 + 1.6 = 2.9. The answer is 2.9 miles.
💡 How to solve: Decimal Word Problems
Find the key words: "in all" or "altogether" means add, "how much more" or "left" means subtract, "each" with a total means multiply, and "shared equally" or "how many groups" means divide. Line up the decimal points to add or subtract. To multiply, multiply as whole numbers, then count the decimal places in both numbers: 2.5 × 1.2 → 25 × 12 = 300, two places → 3.00 = 3. To divide by a decimal, move both decimal points the same way: 3 ÷ 0.25 = 300 ÷ 25 = 12.
Try a similar one
Leo has a bag with 4.5 kilograms of rice. Leo uses 1.1 kilograms. How many kilograms of rice are left?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
Not quite. The answer is
💡 To find what is left, subtract: 7.8 − 2.6. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 8 − 6 = 2. Ones: 7 − 2 = 5. So 7.8 − 2.6 = 5.2. The answer is 5.2 meters.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 To find what is left, subtract: 7.8 − 2.6. Line up the decimal points, then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 8 − 6 = 2. Ones: 7 − 2 = 5. So 7.8 − 2.6 = 5.2. The answer is 5.2 meters.
💡 How to solve: Decimal Word Problems
Find the key words: "in all" or "altogether" means add, "how much more" or "left" means subtract, "each" with a total means multiply, and "shared equally" or "how many groups" means divide. Line up the decimal points to add or subtract. To multiply, multiply as whole numbers, then count the decimal places in both numbers: 2.5 × 1.2 → 25 × 12 = 300, two places → 3.00 = 3. To divide by a decimal, move both decimal points the same way: 3 ÷ 0.25 = 300 ÷ 25 = 12.
Try a similar one
Eli has a bag with 6 kilograms of rice. Eli uses 1.6 kilograms. How many kilograms of rice are left?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
Not quite. The answer is
💡 "In all" means add: 5.3 + 4. Line up the decimal points (write 4 as 4.0), then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 3 + 0 = 3. Ones: 5 + 4 = 9. So 5.3 + 4 = 9.3. The answer is 9.3 km.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 "In all" means add: 5.3 + 4. Line up the decimal points (write 4 as 4.0), then work place by place from the right. Tenths: 3 + 0 = 3. Ones: 5 + 4 = 9. So 5.3 + 4 = 9.3. The answer is 9.3 km.
💡 How to solve: Decimal Word Problems
Find the key words: "in all" or "altogether" means add, "how much more" or "left" means subtract, "each" with a total means multiply, and "shared equally" or "how many groups" means divide. Line up the decimal points to add or subtract. To multiply, multiply as whole numbers, then count the decimal places in both numbers: 2.5 × 1.2 → 25 × 12 = 300, two places → 3.00 = 3. To divide by a decimal, move both decimal points the same way: 3 ÷ 0.25 = 300 ÷ 25 = 12.
Try a similar one
Leo has a ribbon 3.8 meters long. Leo cuts off 1.3 meters. How many meters of ribbon are left?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
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Decimal Word Problems — Easy Worksheet 1
Read each story, decide which operation to use, and solve. Write just the number (no units or $ sign needed).