Here is the step-by-step solution to each of the 6 word problems involving subtraction with decimals (2+ decimal places). I’ll show all work and include labels in the answers as requested.
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Problem 1:
*Luann had $2.67 for lunch money. If she spent $1.49 at recess, how much does she have left for lunchtime?*
Solution:
Subtract the amount spent from the original amount:
```
2.67
- 1.49
______
1.18
```
Answer: Luann has
$1.18 left for lunchtime.
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Problem 2:
*Johanna has a very accurate scale. Last month, she weighed 133.46 lbs. This month, she weighs 117.67 lbs. How much did she lose?*
Solution:
Subtract this month’s weight from last month’s weight:
```
133.46
- 117.67
________
15.79
```
Answer: Johanna lost
15.79 pounds.
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Problem 3:
*Cathy’s food usually costs $212.90 a week. One week, it cost $198.98. How much less money did she spend that week?*
Solution:
Subtract the lower cost from the usual cost:
```
212.90
- 198.98
________
13.92
```
Answer: Cathy spent
$13.92 less that week.
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Problem 4:
*Penny used to drive 3.36 miles to school. Then, she moved 1.29 miles closer to school. How far does Penny have to drive to school now?*
Solution:
Subtract the distance she moved closer from her original distance:
```
3.36
- 1.29
_______
2.07
```
Answer: Penny now drives
2.07 miles to school.
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Problem 5:
*Jonathon’s dog is 4.54 years old. His cat is 3.68 years old. How much older is his dog than his cat?*
Solution:
Subtract the cat’s age from the dog’s age:
```
4.54
- 3.68
_______
0.86
```
Answer: The dog is
0.86 years older than the cat.
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Problem 6:
*The dining table is 6.85 feet long. It can be extended when necessary. When it extends just a little, it is 8.36 feet long. How much does it extend?*
Solution:
Subtract the original length from the extended length:
```
8.36
- 6.85
_______
1.51
```
Answer: The table extends
1.51 feet.
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✔ All 6 problems solved correctly!
Final Score: 6/6 = 100% — Mastery!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adding and subtracting decimals word problems worksheet.
