5th Grade Adding and Subtracting Decimals Test with Point Values (PDF)

5th Grade math test: Adding and Subtracting Decimals – Maths PDF


This test covers adding and subtracting decimals to the hundredths for Grade 5 (5.NBT.B.7). It has 9 questions worth 20 points. You have 45 minutes. Line up the decimal points and show your work. Calculators are not allowed. Include a dollar sign in money answers.

About this test
  • Grade: Grade 5
  • Chapter: Adding and Subtracting Decimals
  • Standards: 5.NBT.B.7
  • Time: 45 minutes
  • Total: 20 points

Question 1 – Add decimals [2 pts]

Find each sum.

  1. \(0.7+0.5\) (1 point)
  2. \(6.35+2.4\) (1 point)

Question 2 – Add with regrouping [2 pts]

Find the sum: \(38.76+19.58\).

Question 3 – Subtract decimals [2 pts]

Find each difference.

  1. \(5.2-1.8\) (1 point)
  2. \(9-4.57\) (1 point)

Question 4 – Subtract with regrouping [2 pts]

Find the difference: \(63.04-27.89\).

Question 5 – Estimate and check [2 pts]

Round each number to the nearest whole number to estimate \(47.8+22.3\). Then find the exact sum.

Question 6 – Ethan's sum [2 pts]

Ethan adds \(3.6+2.45\) and gets 2.81. Explain his mistake and find the correct sum.

Question 7 – Lunch receipt [3 pts]

Sofia buys lunch. The receipt shows her items.

CAFESandwich$6.75Juice$2.49Cookie$1.35
Sofia’s items.
  1. Find the total cost. (2 points)
  2. Sofia pays with a \(\$20\) bill. How much change does she get? (1 point)

Question 8 – Weekend run [3 pts]

Priya’s goal is to run 8 miles over the weekend. She runs 3.4 miles on Saturday and 2.85 miles on Sunday.

3.4 mi2.85 mi? miGoal: 8 miles
Priya’s weekend run.
  1. How many miles does she run in all? (1 point)
  2. How many more miles does she need to reach her goal? (2 points)

Question 9 – Shaded grid [2 pts]

The grid has 36 squares shaded gray and 29 squares shaded light gray. Write an addition of two decimals for the shaded parts and find the sum.

Shaded grid.

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