Lesson 3: Making Change

Sally has $1. Her drink costs $0.85. What will her change be? 

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Answer explanation

The answer is $0.15, or 15 cents. How?

$1.00 - $0.85 = $0.15.

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.2

Jane has $2. Her ice cream cost $1.30. What will her change be?

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Answer explanation

The answer is $0.70, or 70 cents. How?

$2.00 - $1.30 = $0.70

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.2

Tom has $4. His football costs $3.60. What will his change be?

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Answer explanation

The answer is $.40, or 4 cents. How?

$4.00 - $3.60 = $0.40

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.2

Phil has $3. His baseball costs $2.25. What will his change be?

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Answer explanation

The answer is $0.75, or 75 cents. How?

$3.00 - $2.25 = $.075

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.2

Jen has $2. Her snack is $1.15. What will her change be?

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Answer explanation

The answer is $0.85, or 85 cents. How?

$2.00 - $1.15 = $0.85

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.2