5th grade decimal word problems worksheets

Your child solves story problems with money and measurements that call for adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing decimals.

Common Core 5.NBT.B.7 (Number and Operations in Base Ten)

Sample problems

  1. Sample 1For a party, Lin buys 2 packs of plates at 2.70 dollars each, 6 packs of cups at 2.50 dollars each, and 6 balloons at 2.10 dollars each. How much does Lin spend?

    Answer: 33 dollars

  2. Sample 2A rectangular rug has an area of 7.5 square meters. It is 1.5 meters wide. How long is the rug?

    Answer: 5 meters

  3. A bit harderA rectangular patio has an area of 41.82 square yards. The patio is 4.1 yards wide. How long is the patio?

    Answer: 10.2 yards

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