Making Change

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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 of the item.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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How do you calculate change?

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To calculate change, subtract the total cost of the items from the amount paid.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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If I buy something for $3.90 and pay with $10, how do I find my change?

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Subtract $3.90 from $10. The change is $6.10.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the total cost if I buy shorts for $10.73 and a shirt for $5.54?

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The total cost is $10.73 + $5.54 = $16.27.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If I pay with a $20 bill for a total of $16.27, how much change do I get?

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Subtract $16.27 from $20. The change is $3.73.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the cost of colored pencils if they are $3.25 and I pay with $5?

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The change is $5 - $3.25 = $1.75.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If I buy a bag of chips for $0.52 and pay with $1.00, how do I find my change?

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Subtract $0.52 from $1.00. The change is $0.48.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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How much do I get back if I buy a coffee for $1.15 and a doughnut for $0.98 with a $5 bill?

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Total cost is $1.15 + $0.98 = $2.13. Change is $5 - $2.13 = $2.87.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the formula to find change?

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Change = Amount Paid - Total Cost.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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If I pay $10 for an item that costs $7.50, how much change do I get?

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Change is $10 - $7.50 = $2.50.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7