5th Grade 5th Grade Decimal Word Problems
Solve real-life decimal problems with money and measurement. Line up the decimal points.
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- Grade
- 5th Grade
- Subject
- Math
- Skill
- Word Problems
- Topic
- decimal word problems (money and measurement)
- Difficulty
- Standard
- Time
- 20 minutes
- Pages
- 2 (incl. answer key)
- Format
- Printable PDF (US Letter)
- Answer key
- Included
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Worksheet details
What This Worksheet Practices
Students will solve word problems adding, subtracting, and multiplying decimals to hundredths.
- Adding and subtracting decimals in context
- Multiplying decimals
- Lining up decimal points
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Decimals in money and measurement
Decimal word problems show up most in money and measurement. For adding and subtracting, the rule is to line up the decimal points; for multiplying, count the decimal places to place the decimal in the answer.
How to use it
Start with money (lining up dollars and cents), then extend to measurement. Pairs with 5th grade fraction word problems.
👩🏫 Teacher note
For addition and subtraction, line up the decimal points (and the place values). For multiplication, count decimal places in the factors to place the decimal in the product.
🏠 Parent note
Money is the easiest entry point — $1.25 + $0.50 — then extend to measurement.
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Not lining up the decimal points
- Misplacing the decimal in a product
Answer Key
The equation and labeled answer are given for each problem.
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