Life Skills Money Word Problems

On pay day, after paying the majority of her bills, Miss Caitlin had $100 left over. It’s the weekend and she wanted to go bowling for $8, eat out for $15, buy a new pair of sandals for $64, and put $20 worth of gas in her car. Does she have enough money left over from her pay to do all of these things?

• Yes

• No

PART ONE: Dogs are expensive, especially when they’re spoiled like Clyde and Ziggy. Miss Caitlin wants to start saving a monthly budget so the cost is not so shocking every month. In 2021 she spent $1,512 on dog food, $400 at the vet, $50 on accessories (bandanas, collars, leashes, etc.), and $483 on toys. How much IN ALL did Miss Caitlin spend on her dogs in 2021?

• $1,209

• $2,550

• $2,445

PART TWO: Dogs are expensive, especially when they’re spoiled like Clyde and Ziggy. Miss Caitlin wants to start saving a monthly budget so the cost is not so shocking every month. In 2021 she spent $1,512 on dog food, $400 at the vet, $50 on accessories (bandanas, collars, leashes, etc.), and $483 on toys. Using your answer from the previous question, how much would Miss Caitlin have to budget for and save to be prepared for 2023?

• $134

• $203.75

• $2345

Part One: Miss Caitlin decided that her life wasn’t crazy enough, so she got a second job at TJ Maxx. They pay her $7.35 an hour. If she works Monday through Friday from 4-9 and 12-8 on Saturday, how much extra money will she earn in ONE WEEK?

• $242.55

• $240.50

• $247

Part Two: Miss Caitlin decided that her life wasn’t crazy enough, so she got a second job at TJ Maxx. They pay her $7.35 an hour. If she works Monday through Friday from 4-9 and 12-8 on Saturday. Sunday is her day off. She decides to do some shopping to treat herself. She buys a dress for $49.99, a pair of shoes for her mom for $65.83, and two dog toys for $7.99 each. How much did she spend in all?

• $150

• $123.81

• $131.80

Part Three: Miss Caitlin decided that her life wasn’t crazy enough, so she got a second job at TJ Maxx. They pay her $7.35 an hour. If she works Monday through Friday from 4-9 and 12-8 on Saturday. Sunday is her day off. She decides to do some shopping to treat herself. She buys a dress for $49.99, a pair of shoes for her mom for $65.83, and two dog toys for $7.99 each.

Using your answers from the last TWO questions, how much money does Miss Caitlin have from working her second job AFTER her shopping spree?

• $175.18

• $200.92

• $110.75