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Year 5 maths · AG.1 · Money: Whole Dollars

Buy several items and find the change

Multiply to find the cost, then subtract for change.

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  1. Mateo buys 2 ride tokens at $4 each and pays with a $10 note. How much change does Mateo get?

    Answer: $2

  2. Mei buys 2 snacks at $4 each and pays with a $10 note. How much change does Mei get?

    Answer: $2

  3. Chloé buys 2 ride tokens at $3 each and pays with a $10 note. How much change does Chloé get?

    Answer: $4

Tip: Multiply to find the cost, then subtract for change.

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