Tag: Decimals

Subtraction with Decimals

Sensational Subtraction

We are learning to solve subtraction problems using whole and decimal numbers.

 

Your sister gives you $125 to spend on lollies. If you spend $65 how much money would you have left over?

$60

     

Jayla has bought her sister  a new puppy. She has $500 in her bank account as she heads to the shops. 

 

She first buys a dog bed for $60. How much money does she have left?

$440

She then buys a bowl for $25. How much does she have left?

$415

Then she buys 3 chew toys. Each toy costs $3.50. How much does she have left?

$404.50

Finally she buys a diamond collar for the dog which costs $154.50. How much is left in her account at the end of the day? $250

 

Kalani’s python has become ill and needs to go to the vets. He  has $100 in his wallet.

The cost of the vet visit is $65.50. How much money is left in Kalani’s wallet?

$34.50

 

Zyla’s puppy is growing every month. He used to weigh 5.6 kg but he now weighs 6.3 kg. How much weight has he put on?

 

0.7 Kg

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Hello there, for todays maths task. Its just simple decimal subtraction. Now I will be honest with you, I actually liked this but I may or may have probably got some of the question wrong so if I did then please tell me otherwise goodbye and have a good week!