Real-world: Subtracting Decimals (1dp) - Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
Year 9
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet focusing on real-world applications of subtracting decimals to develop problem solving and reasoning skills for Year 9 students.

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Real-world: Subtracting Decimals (1dp) - Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Grade Year 9
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the difference: 12.7 km - 4.3 km.
[2 marks]
2.
Subtract: $15.8 - 7.6$.
[2 marks]
3.
A store has $45.9 worth of stock. After a sale, $29.4 worth remains. How much stock was sold?
[3 marks]
4.
A car travel distance is 123.7 km. After a stop, the remaining distance is 97.4 km. How far has the car traveled so far?
[3 marks]
5.
Calculate: 9.5 - 4.8.
[2 marks]
6.
A recipe requires 2.3 kg of flour. If 0.9 kg has already been used, how much flour is left to add?
[3 marks]
7.
Subtract: 18.9 - 9.4.
[2 marks]
8.
A budget of $250.00 was intended for groceries. After shopping, the receipt shows $183.75 spent. How much money remains?
[3 marks]
9.
Calculate: 7.4 - 3.9.
[2 marks]
10.
A cyclist travels 82.6 km in the morning and 65.3 km in the afternoon. How much farther did they travel in the morning?
[3 marks]
11.
Challenging: A bank account has $312.45. Withdraws of $124.80 and $67.55 are made. What is the remaining balance?
[4 marks]
12.
Error Analysis: A student subtracts 9.6 from 15.4 and writes the answer as 5.8. Identify and correct the mistake.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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