Deck 12: Subtraction

Question 1

Two reams of paper weigh 5.88 pounds and 13.95 pounds, respectively. Find, in pounds, the difference between the weights.

Answer 1

8.07 pounds

Question 2

Subtract the following decimal fractions: 10,151.58 - 1,844.66

Answer 2

8,306.92

Question 3

Subtract the following decimal fractions: $1,234.18 - $876.91 =

Answer 3

$357.27

Question 4

When subtracting decimal fractions, the decimal point should be aligned in the same vertical position in the answer.

Question 5

In decimal fractions the first place to the right of the decimal point is the hundredths place.

Question 6

A civil drafter has a $925.00 budget for equipment. He purchases a new drafting machine for $478.75, machine scales for $39.58, and an electronic calculator for $122.95. How much money is left in the budget?

Question 7

Subtract the following decimal fractions: 674.18 feet - 228.25 feet =

Question 8

An architectural drafter's bill for new equipment is $192.48. The discount is $18.90. How much does the new equipment cost?

Question 9

A clearance fit of 0.0125 inches is needed between a shaft and a bushing to work properly. The inside diameter ( ID ) of the bushing measures 1.487 inches. What must be the measure of the outside diameter (OD) of the shaft in inches to obtain this clearance?

Question 10

Subtract the following decimal fractions: 112.75 yards - 15.18 yards =