Decimal Word Problems Worksheets
Calculate decimal quantities using place value and exact decimal answers.
Before you begin
Read place values and recall basic addition, subtraction and multiplication facts.
Worked example
A ribbon is 66.5 m long. Another ribbon of 36.9 m is joined to it. What is the combined length?
- Align decimal points.
- Add or subtract equal place values.
Answer: 103.4
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
- Easy: Use smaller quantities with one step.
- Medium: Use larger quantities and regroup where needed.
- Hard: Use larger values or work backwards.
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Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
A ribbon is 33.9 m long. Another ribbon of 22 m is joined to it. What is the combined length?
2
A ribbon is 63.8 m long. A piece of 45.9 m is cut off. What is the remaining length?
3
A ribbon is 33.9 m long. Another ribbon of 5.5 m is joined to it. What is the combined length?
4
A ribbon is 70 m long. A piece of 50.5 m is cut off. What is the remaining length?
5
A ribbon is 57.9 m long. Another ribbon of 2.4 m is joined to it. What is the combined length?
6
A ribbon is 38.6 m long. A piece of 23.3 m is cut off. What is the remaining length?
Answer Key
1. 55.92. 17.93. 39.44. 19.55. 60.36. 15.3