Money Word Problems

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What is a money word problem?

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A money word problem is a mathematical problem that involves calculations related to money, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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To calculate the total cost, multiply the cost of one item by the number of items.

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If one coffee mug costs $2.50, how much do 5 coffee mugs cost?

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$12.50

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What is the formula to find the total amount spent on books?

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Add the cost of each book together.

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Kyle bought a hockey book for $8.95 and a soccer book for $4.95. How much did he spend altogether?

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$13.90

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How do you find the cost of one item when given the total cost and quantity?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items.

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John bought 12 doughnuts for $30. How much did each doughnut cost?

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$2.50

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What is hourly wage?

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Hourly wage is the amount of money earned for each hour of work.

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If Robyn earns $11.98 per hour and works 5 hours, how much does she earn?

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$59.90

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What is the total cost of pizzas if one pizza costs $14.75 and 8 pizzas are bought?

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$118