Mathematics Grade 6 15 min

Add and subtract decimals: word problems

Add and subtract decimals: word problems

What you'll learn

  • Identify the variables involved in a given scenario and correctly translate it into a joint or combined variation equation, demonstrating understanding by accurately representing the relationships between the variables in at least 80% of the assigned problems.
  • Solve for the constant of variation (k) in joint and combined variation problems when given sufficient information, achieving a minimum of 75% accuracy on a graded assignment.
  • Apply joint and combined variation equations to solve real-world problems, such as those involving physics or engineering principles, and justify the solution process with clear and logical reasoning in written form with at least 70% accuracy.
  • Explain the difference between joint and combined variation, providing examples of each, and correctly classifying scenarios as either joint or combined variation in at least 90% of cases presented.

Tutorial Preview

1

Leo buys a toy for $2.50 and a candy for $0.75. How much did he spend?

2

Mia has $5.00. She buys a drink for $1.80. How much change does she get?

3

Ben has $10. He buys a pen for $1.25 and a notebook for $2.50. How much is left?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A plant grew 1.2 cm one week and 0.5 cm the next. How much did it grow in total?
0.1.7 cm
1.1.5 cm
2.0.7 cm
3.2.0 cm
Easy
Sara bought an apple for $1.25 and a banana for $0.50. What was the total cost?
0.$1.50
1.$1.75
2.$2.00
3.$1.25
Easy
A ribbon was 5.0 meters long. If you cut off 2.5 meters, how much is left?
0.3.5 m
1.3.0 m
2.2.5 m
3.7.5 m

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