1. Adding and Subtracting Decimal Word Problems
Steps:
1. Read word problem carefully.
2. Locate the important information.
3. Decide whether you add or subtract.
4. Write your math problem.
5. Solve.

2. Problem #1
Ms. Tulips bought $56.12 worth of groceries. However, she had coupons worth $9.85. How much did Ms. Tulip spend for the groceries?

3. Problem #2
Matt bought a skateboard for $67.50 and a pair of kneepads for $9.75. If the sales tax was $4.64, how much did he spend altogether?

4. Problem #3
A U.S. penny weighs 0.1 oz. The smallest hummingbird on record was 2.24 inches long and weighed oz. How much less than a penny did the hummingbird weigh?

5. Problem #4
A beef sandwich has two slices of bread with a layer of meat between them. Each slice of bread is 1.4 cm thick, and the meat is 0.5 cm thick. How thick is the sandwich?

6. Problem #5
You buy a CD for $ You pay with a $20 bill. How much change should you get back?