Lengths: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
Grade 6
15 questions
~30 mins
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This worksheet focuses on adding lengths expressed in decimals to the nearest tenth. It includes procedural questions, real-world problems, and challenges to deepen understanding.

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Lengths: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Grade Grade 6
A

Introduction

Read the key concept below: The length of objects can be added by aligning decimal points and adding each column carefully, ensuring one decimal place accuracy. Remember to line up the tenths correctly.
1.
Add the following lengths: 4.3 m and 2.7 m.
[2 marks]
2.
Calculate the total length when 3.8 m is combined with 1.2 m.
[2 marks]
3.
A rope is 5.6 meters long. A second rope is 2.4 meters long. What is the total length?
[3 marks]
4.
Add 6.9 m and 3.4 m.
[2 marks]
B

Fluency & Practice

Solve these straightforward addition problems involving lengths expressed in decimals.
1.
Add 7.2 m and 1.5 m.
[2 marks]
2.
Calculate the sum of 2.8 m and 3.3 m.
[2 marks]
3.
Combine 4.1 m and 5.2 m.
[2 marks]
C

Target Level Questions

Solve these multi-step and contextual problems involving adding lengths.
1.
A garden is 12.4 meters long. The fence around it is 15.8 meters long. If you add the length of the garden and the fence, what is the total length?
[3 marks]
2.
A swimming pool is 8.5 meters long. A cover extends 1.4 meters beyond one end. What is the total length covered by the cover?
[2 marks]
3.
Add 9.7 m, 3.8 m, and 2.4 m to find the combined length.
[3 marks]
4.
A piece of cloth is 4.55 meters long. Another piece is 2.35 meters long. What is the total length?
[2 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Tackle these advanced problems involving adding multiple lengths and real-world context.
1.
A running track is 400.3 meters long. During a race, a runner completes 2 laps and an additional 150.7 meters. What is the total distance covered?
[4 marks]
2.
Calculate the combined length of two wires, 3.25 meters and 4.75 meters, plus an additional 1.5 meters.
[3 marks]
E

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Answer these questions and identify any common mistakes in decimal addition.
1.
A length of 5.7 meters is added to 2.4 meters. Write the correct answer and explain a common error that could occur.
[3 marks]
2.
Add 3.6 meters and 4.55 meters. Some students add tenths separately, resulting in an incorrect answer. What is the correct sum?
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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