Decimal Word Problems

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Objective

I can solve one-step and multi-step word problems using addition, subtraction, and multiplication with decimals.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

A notebook costs $2.35. How much will 3 notebooks cost?

2

Sarah bought a sandwich for $6.75 and a drink for $1.50. How much did she spend in total?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

A store sells candy for $0.85 per piece. If Sarah buys 12 pieces of candy, what is the total cost? John buys a book for $7.50 and a magazine for $3.25. He pays with a $20 bill. How much change does he receive?

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