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, when they give more money than the cost.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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If something costs $3.25 and I pay with $5, how do I find the change?

Back

Subtract the cost from the amount paid: $5.00 - $3.25 = $1.75.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

What is the cost of 3 Float Boats if each costs $2?

Back

The total cost is 3 x $2 = $6.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If I pay with a $5 bill for a $3.50 puzzle, how much change do I get?

Back

You get $5.00 - $3.50 = $1.50 in change.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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How do you calculate change when paying with cash?

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Subtract the total cost from the amount of cash given.

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If I buy a coffee for $1.15 and a doughnut for $0.98, what is the total cost?

Back

The total cost is $1.15 + $0.98 = $2.13.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

If I pay $5 for items costing $3.90, how much change do I receive?

Back

You receive $5.00 - $3.90 = $1.10 in change.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

What is the formula to find change?

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Change = Amount Paid - Cost of Items.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If I have $10 and buy something for $6.50, how much change do I get?

Back

You get $10.00 - $6.50 = $3.50 in change.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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What happens if I don't have enough money to buy something?

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You cannot buy the item if you do not have enough money to cover the cost.