Let's solve each of the decimal word problems step by step.
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Problem 1:
Melina purchased $390 in groceries. He gave the cashier a $500 currency. How much balance should she get from the cashier?
Solution:
To find the change (balance), subtract the amount spent from the amount given:
$$
500 - 390 = 110
$$
✔ Answer: Melina should get
$110 in change.
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Problem 2:
Daniel has $4,000 in her bank account. She has to pay $200 as a loan for 3 months to a finance company. At the end of 3 months, how much will her account have as balance?
Solution:
She pays $200
each month for 3 months:
$$
200 \times 3 = 600
$$
Now subtract the total payment from her initial balance:
$$
4000 - 600 = 3400
$$
✔ Answer: Her account balance after 3 months will be
$3,400.
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Problem 3:
Henry studied a total of 54.9 hours in 6 days. On average, how many hours did he study each day?
Solution:
To find the average, divide total hours by number of days:
$$
54.9 \div 6 = 9.15
$$
✔ Answer: Henry studied an average of
9.15 hours per day.
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Problem 4:
Rob bought 16 dresses for $1,050 and 8 deodorants for $650. How much did she spend in all?
Solution:
Add the cost of dresses and deodorants:
$$
1050 + 650 = 1700
$$
✔ Answer: Rob spent a total of
$1,700.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
$110
2.
$3,400
3.
9.15 hours per day
4.
$1,700
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6th grade decimal word problems worksheet.
