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Adding/Subtracting Decimals Word Problems
Directions: Solve the word problems relating to the situation below. Some scientists are
preparing samples for experiments.
1. First, they mix 23.75 mL of a chemical with 8.92 mL of a reagent. How many mL do
they now have in total?
2. Next, they take 32.19 mL of a different solution in a test tube and heat it over a Bunsen
burner. After some of the mixture burns off as a gas, there is 25.4 mL of the solution
left. How much of the solution burned off?
3. Finally, they take 55.27 grams of a metal and weigh out 18.19 grams for an
experiment. How much of the metal is left?
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ANSWER KEY
1. First, they mix 23.75 mL of a chemical with 8.92 mL of a reagent. How many mL do
they now have in total? 32.67mL
2. Next, they take 32.19 mL of a different solution in a test tube and heat it over a Bunsen
burner. After some of the mixture burns off as a gas, there is 25.4 mL of the solution
left. How much of the solution burned off? 6.79mL
3. Finally, they take 55.27 grams of a metal and weigh out 18.19 grams for an
experiment. How much of the metal is left? 37.08 grams
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