Deck 12: Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

Question 1

5132.75 - 345.61

Answer 1

4787.14

Question 2

The labor for milling some lumber totals 41.75 hours and is charged to three different jobs. To the first job, 12.75 hours are charged and to the second job, 5.25 hours are charged. How much time is charged to the third job?

Answer 2

23.75

Question 3

A wall mirror costs $51.68. With beveled plate glass, it costs $93.75. What is the additional cost of the beveled plate glass?

Answer 3

42.07

Question 4

A carpenter receives $3,500.00 for building a deck. Materials cost $2551.54. How much is received for labor and profit?

Question 5

Subtract $19.99 from $199.99.

Question 6

An estimate of $1,395.95 is submitted for a job. The actual material cost is $275.49, and the labor and overhead come to $496.96. What profit does the contractor expect on the job?

Question 7

When subtracting decimal fractions, it is sometimes necessary to include zeros as placeholders.

Question 8

A carpenter receives $732.85 for laying finish floor. The nails and flooring cost $519.96. How much is left for labor and profit?

Question 9

In order to subtract decimal fractions, arrange the numbers with the decimal points directly under each other.

Question 10

6316.74 - 4568.44 __________________