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Grade 5 maths · R.1 · Adding Prices

Money totals word problems

Line up the decimal points.

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  1. Mei buys a box of crayons for R4.11 and a pack of pencils for R3.16. What is the total?

    Answer: R7.27

  2. Sofia buys a pair of mittens for R12.66 and a water bottle for R9.30. What is the total?

    Answer: R21.96

  3. Liam buys a pack of pencils for R2.86 and a notebook for R2.75. What is the total?

    Answer: R5.61

Tip: Line up the decimal points.

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