Year 6 maths · S.1 · Making Change
Making change word problems
Count up from the price, or subtract.
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Noah buys a notebook for £3.25 and pays with a £5 note. How much change does Noah get?
Answer: £1.75
Zara buys a puzzle for £15.11 and pays with a £20 note. How much change does Zara get?
Answer: £4.89
Ava buys a bike bell for £9.79 and pays with a £10 note. How much change does Ava get?
Answer: 21p
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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