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Year 5 maths · S.1 · Making Change

Making change word problems

Count up from the price, or subtract.

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  1. Noah buys a notebook for $3.25 and pays with a $5 note. How much change does Noah get?

    Answer: $1.75

  2. Zara buys a puzzle for $15.11 and pays with a $20 note. How much change does Zara get?

    Answer: $4.89

  3. Ava buys a bike bell for $9.79 and pays with a $10 note. How much change does Ava get?

    Answer: $0.21

Tip: Count up from the price, or subtract.

On paper: this skill is in the printable pack Grade 5 Money Problems: Shopping in Canada, with an answer key.

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