Mixed Decimals Word Problems for Class 5 Students

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Aryan bought a bag of apples weighing 2.75 kg and a bag of oranges weighing 1.5 kg. What is the total weight of the fruits he bought?

     a) 3.25 kg

     b) 4.25 kg

     c) 1.25 kg

     d) 4.75 kg

2. A ribbon costs ₹15.50 per meter. If Sunita buys 4 meters of ribbon, what will be the total cost?

     a) ₹60.00

     b) ₹62.00

     c) ₹19.50

     d) ₹52.00

3. A water tank has a capacity of 200.5 litres. If 125.75 litres of water is already in it, how much more water is needed to fill the tank completely?

     a) 75.25 litres

     b) 326.25 litres

     c) 74.75 litres

     d) 84.75 litres

4. A tailor uses 1.8 meters of cloth to make one shirt. How much cloth will he need to make 5 such shirts?

     a) 6.8 meters

     b) 8.0 meters

     c) 9.5 meters

     d) 9.0 meters

5.

Kavita went shopping and bought bread for ₹35.50, milk for ₹26.75, and jam for ₹85.25. She paid with a ₹200 note. How much change did she receive?

     a) ₹52.50

     b) ₹147.50

     c) ₹53.50

     d) ₹62.50

Section B: Short Answer Questions

6. Rahul's height is 1.45 meters. His older brother, Sameer, is 0.28 meters taller than him. What is Sameer's height in meters?

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7. A rectangular park is 45.5 meters long and 20.5 meters wide. Ayan walks around the park once. What is the total distance he walked? (Hint: Perimeter = 2 x (length + width))

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8. One packet of biscuits weighs 0.125 kg. What is the total weight of 8 such packets?

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9. An oil can contained 15.0 litres of oil. During the week, 3.75 litres were used on Monday and 2.5 litres were used on Wednesday. How much oil is left in the can?

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10. A carpenter has a wooden plank that is 5.5 meters long. He cuts off a piece measuring 2.85 meters. What is the length of the remaining plank?

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Section C: True or False

11. An electrician buys 12.5 meters of wire. He uses 3.75 meters for one job and 5.25 meters for another. He has exactly 3.5 meters of wire left.

True / False: _________________

12. The price of one chocolate bar is ₹20.50. The price of a pack of 3 such bars will be ₹61.50.

True / False: _________________

13. Rina had 50.25 kg of rice. She gave 12.50 kg to her sister. Now she has 37.25 kg of rice.

True / False: _________________

Section D: Match the Columns

14. Match the word problem in Column A with its correct answer in Column B.

Section E: Fill in the Blanks

15. The product of 6.25 and 3 is _______________.

16. A juice bottle holds 1.25 litres. A pack of 6 bottles will hold a total of _______________ litres of juice.

17. Mr. Gupta bought a shirt for ₹450.75 and a pair of trousers for ₹875.50. He spent a total of ₹_______________ .

18. From a rope of length 20.0 meters, a piece of 8.65 meters was cut. The length of the remaining rope is _______________ meters.

Answer Key

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. b) 4.25 kg (2.75 + 1.5 = 4.25)

2. b) ₹62.00 (15.50 x 4 = 62.00)

3. c) 74.75 litres (200.5 - 125.75 = 74.75)

4. d) 9.0 meters (1.8 x 5 = 9.0)

5. a) ₹52.50 (Total cost: 35.50 + 26.75 + 85.25 = 147.50. Change: 200 - 147.50 = 52.50)

Section B: Short Answer Questions

6. 1.73 meters (1.45 + 0.28 = 1.73)

7. 132 meters (Perimeter = 2 x (45.5 + 20.5) = 2 x 66.0 = 132)

8. 1.0 kg (0.125 x 8 = 1.0)

9. 8.75 litres (Total used: 3.75 + 2.5 = 6.25. Left: 15.0 - 6.25 = 8.75)

10. 2.65 meters (5.5 - 2.85 = 2.65)

Section C: True or False

11. True (Total used: 3.75 + 5.25 = 9.0. Left: 12.5 - 9.0 = 3.5)

12. True (20.50 x 3 = 61.50)

13. False (50.25 - 12.50 = 37.75, not 37.25)

Section D: Match the Columns

1. -> c) 701.00

2. -> a) 8.95

3. -> b) 4.5

4. -> d) 1.75

Section E: Fill in the Blanks

15. 18.75

16. 7.50

17. 1326.25

18. 11.35

How Mixed Decimals Word Problems Help Class 5 Students Master Maths

This worksheet gives Class 5 students the chance to master solving problems with mixed decimals in Mathematics. By practicing real-life scenarios, learners improve their skills in decimal addition and subtraction. 

The topic helps students see how decimals work in daily activities, like shopping or sharing. Parents also find helpful tips for supporting their child’s progress in word problems using mixed decimals. The tasks encourage logical thinking and attention to detail.

Developing Practical Maths Skills for Everyday Life

Engaging with this Class 5 Maths worksheet on Mixed Decimals Word Problems helps students link classroom learning to the real world. Children use decimal place value and operations in problem-solving situations found at home, in school, or while shopping. 

Practice builds speed and accuracy, which are vital for understanding complex topics later in Mathematics. This activity strengthens foundational knowledge and prepares learners for more advanced decimal questions.