Money Math

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What is change in money math?

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Change is the amount of money returned to a buyer after they pay for a purchase, calculated by subtracting the total cost from the amount paid.

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If Hallie buys apples for 45 cents and grapes for 40 cents, how do you find out how much change she gets back from a dollar?

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Add the cost of the apples and grapes (45¢ + 40¢ = 85¢). Subtract this total from 100¢ (1 dollar): 100¢ - 85¢ = 15¢.

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How many quarters make one dollar?

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There are 4 quarters in one dollar.

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What is the total cost of 5 items that each cost $2.75?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items: $2.75 x 5 = $13.75.

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If Ivan buys bananas for 75 cents and pays with a 5 dollar bill, how do you calculate his change?

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Subtract the cost of the bananas from the amount paid: $5.00 - $0.75 = $4.25.

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What is the value of 87 cents in coins?

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87 cents can be made with various coins, such as 3 quarters (75¢), 1 dime (10¢), and 2 pennies (2¢).

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What is a dollar bill?

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A dollar bill is a paper currency that represents one unit of currency in the United States.

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What is a quarter?

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A quarter is a coin worth 25 cents.

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What is a dime?

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A dime is a coin worth 10 cents.

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What is a nickel?

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A nickel is a coin worth 5 cents.