In this worksheet, we will practice applying the distributive property to evaluate expressions and solving problems including real-life situations.
Q2:
Fill in the blank: .
Q3:
Complete:
Q4:
Given that , find the value of .
Q5:
Using the distributive property, calculate .
Q6:
Use the distributive property to calculate the value of .
Q7:
Complete:
Q8:
Using the distributive property, calculate .
Q9:
Using the distributive property, calculate .
Q10:
Nada is trying to figure out the cost of 8 juice boxes that are sold for $4.11 each. Which of the following mathematical sentences can be used to help Nada do her calculations easily and states the real number property applied?
- A , the commutative property of multiplication
- B , the associative property of multiplication
- C , the commutative property of addition
- D , the distributive property
- E , the distributive property
Q11:
Sherif bought 7 new outfits for $65 each for his wardrobe. Determine the expression that represents the total cost. Using the distributive property, determine an equivalent expression that can be used to calculate the total cost mentally.
- A ,
- B ,
- C ,
- D ,
- E ,
Q12:
A print shop charges $0.04 to print a page in black and white and $0.16 to print it in colour. Use the distributive property to determine the total cost of printing 27 pages in both black and white and colour.
- A$31.16
- B$4.32
- C$15.10
- D$5.40
- E$3.20
Q13:
Evaluate and simplify using the distributive property.
- A
- B
- C
- D
Q14:
Use the number bonds to help you find the missing numbers in the equations.
Q15:
Use Samehβs fact to find the missing numbers.
Q16:
A DIY store has 154 hammers and 171 screwdrivers on sale for $9.03 each. Determine how much money the DIY store will earn if all the hammers and screwdrivers are sold. If the selling price decreased to $6.69, determine how much money the store would earn then, and calculate the difference between the storeβs earnings for both prices.
- A$1βββ561.62, $1βββ201.26, $360.36
- B$334.03, $331.69, $665.72
- C$1βββ698.13, $1βββ297.99, $400.14
- D$2βββ934.75, $2βββ174.25, $760.50
- E$2βββ934.75, $2βββ174.25, $5βββ109.00