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Decimal Problems

Make an estimate for each problem before you solve it. Solve the problems and show your work clearly.

• 1 Shandra is preparing to run in a race. On Tuesday she ran 1.5 miles, on Thursday she ran 2.9 miles, and on Saturday she ran 2 miles. How many miles did she run in all?

• 2 Mercedes finds two small pieces of gold in her jewelry tray. One piece weighs 0.48 gram, and the other weighs 0.55 gram. How much gold did Mercedes find?

• 3 1.29 + 3.654 = _______________

• 4 Joshua is preparing for a race. Today he plans to run 3.5 miles. So far he has run 1.66 miles. How much farther does he need to run?

• 5 0.98 + 0.05 + 1.06 = _______________

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