Year 5 maths · V.1 · Buying Several Items
Buy several items and find the change
Two steps: total first, then change.
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Arjun buys 6 snacks at $13 each and pays with a $100 note. How much change does Arjun get?
Answer: $22
Jin buys 3 plants at $9 each and pays with a $50 note. How much change does Jin get?
Answer: $23
Liam buys 2 ride tokens at $7 each and pays with a $20 note. How much change does Liam get?
Answer: $6
Tip: Two steps: total first, then change.
On paper: this skill is in the printable pack Grade 5 Money Problems: Shopping in Canada, with an answer key.
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