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Decimal Word Problems - Worksheet 2 - 5th Grade

Easy

Calculate decimal quantities using place value and exact decimal answers.

easy: Use smaller quantities with one step.

10 problems · 20-30 minutes · Skills: decimals, problem solving

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 10 problems designed for 5th Grade students practicing decimal word problems. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Read place values and recall basic addition, subtraction and multiplication facts.

  • Calculate decimal quantities using place value and exact decimal answers.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: A ribbon is 66.5 m long. Another ribbon of 36.9 m is joined to it. What is the combined length?
Solution Steps:
  1. Align decimal points.
  2. Add or subtract equal place values.
Answer: 103.4
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
A ribbon is 41.9 m long. Another ribbon of 22.1 m is joined to it. What is the combined length?
2
A ribbon is 67.1 m long. A piece of 17.8 m is cut off. What is the remaining length?
3
A ribbon is 64.8 m long. Another ribbon of 11.4 m is joined to it. What is the combined length?
4
A ribbon is 43 m long. A piece of 19.3 m is cut off. What is the remaining length?
5
A ribbon is 63 m long. Another ribbon of 47.7 m is joined to it. What is the combined length?
6
A ribbon is 63.7 m long. A piece of 10.5 m is cut off. What is the remaining length?
7
A ribbon is 71.2 m long. Another ribbon of 51.5 m is joined to it. What is the combined length?
8
A ribbon is 42.2 m long. A piece of 40.8 m is cut off. What is the remaining length?
9
A ribbon is 31.4 m long. Another ribbon of 2.2 m is joined to it. What is the combined length?
10
A ribbon is 88.4 m long. A piece of 38.2 m is cut off. What is the remaining length?

Answer Key

1. 642. 49.33. 76.24. 23.75. 110.76. 53.27. 122.78. 1.49. 33.610. 50.2

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