Making Change

Front

What is change in money?

Back

Change is the amount of money returned to a buyer after they pay for something, which is more than the cost.

Front

If I buy something for $0.52 and pay with $1.00, how do I find out my change?

Back

Subtract the cost from the amount paid: $1.00 - $0.52 = $0.48.

Front

How many quarters make a dollar?

Back

There are 4 quarters in a dollar.

Front

If I have a $2 bill, how many quarters can I get?

Back

You can get 8 quarters from a $2 bill.

Front

What is the cost of Oreos if I pay $10 and get $6.10 back?

Back

The Oreos cost $3.90.

Front

How do you calculate change when you pay with a larger bill?

Back

Subtract the total cost from the amount you paid.

Front

If colored pencils cost $3.25 and I pay with a $5 bill, how much change do I get?

Back

You get $1.75 back.

Front

What is the total cost of spoons, forks, plates, and cups if they cost $1.03, $4.64, $4.15, and $3.51 respectively?

Back

The total cost is $13.33.

Front

If I pay $20 for restaurant supplies costing $13.33, how much change do I receive?

Back

You receive $6.67 in change.

Front

What is the formula to find change?

Back

Change = Amount Paid - Cost of Item.