Understanding Change Up to Ten Dollars

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What is change in money?

Back

Change is the amount of money returned to a buyer after they pay for a purchase that costs less than the amount they paid.

Front

If you buy something for $2 and pay with a $5 bill, how much change do you get?

Back

$3

Front

What do you do to find out how much change you will get?

Back

Subtract the cost of the item from the amount you paid.

Front

If a toy costs $3.50 and you pay with a $10 bill, how much change will you receive?

Back

$6.50

Front

What is the formula to calculate change?

Back

Change = Amount Paid - Cost of Item

Front

If you buy a drink for $1.25 and pay with a $5 bill, how much change do you get?

Back

$3.75

Front

What is the maximum amount of change you can get back from a $10 bill?

Back

$10, if the item costs $0.

Front

If a book costs $7.50 and you pay with a $10 bill, how much change will you receive?

Back

$2.50

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What happens if you pay exactly the cost of an item?

Back

You receive no change.

Front

If you buy a snack for $2.75 and pay with a $10 bill, how much change do you get?

Back

$7.25