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Grade 4 math · 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 3 ride tokens at $14 each and pays with a $50 bill. How much change does Mateo get?

    Answer: $8

  2. Mei buys 3 snacks at $10 each and pays with a $50 bill. How much change does Mei get?

    Answer: $20

  3. Chloé buys 4 ride tokens at $8 each and pays with a $50 bill. How much change does Chloé get?

    Answer: $18

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

Curriculum

Common Core: 4.NBT.B.5, 4.OA.A.3

Ontario Mathematics (2020): B2.1, B2.5

On paper: this skill is in the printable pack Grade 4 Word Problems: 100 Canadian Situations, with an answer key.

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