Decimals - Add and Subtract Decimals problem solving same decimal place - Worksheet

Master the Curriculum offers a worksheet focusing on fluency and precision in adding and subtracting decimals with problem-solving questions that require the same decimal places. For example, students are asked to calculate the missing digits in a sum or difference where the result is a decimal number. One real-world application scenario involves Zach walking around the perimeter of a field; students must determine the total distance he walks, regardless of the direction. Another problem presents the masses of two suitcases, with suitcase B being lighter than suitcase A, and asks for the combined mass of both suitcases.

Furthermore, the worksheet includes practical problems involving shopping at a supermarket, where students must work out the total cost of items and the change from a given amount. Additionally, there’s a task related to rainfall measurements over a week in Southern Green, requiring students to complete a table based on given conditions about the total rainfall. There are also problems involving the distribution of water into glasses, where students must determine the volume in each glass. The worksheet is designed to enhance students' numerical skills and their ability to apply these skills to everyday situations, such as understanding weights, distances, and financial transactions.