Money Word Problems

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you calculate the total cost of items?

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Add the prices of all items together.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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What does it mean to give change?

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Giving change means returning the difference between the amount paid and the cost of the item.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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If I have $10 and I spend $2.99, how do I find out how much I have left?

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Subtract $2.99 from $10.00.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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How do you find the total amount spent when buying multiple items?

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Add the prices of all the items together.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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What is the value of a ten dollar bill?

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A ten dollar bill is worth $10.00.

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If I buy 2 boxes of cookies at $4.95 each, how do I find the total cost?

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Multiply the price of one box ($4.95) by the number of boxes (2).

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the difference between $13.85 and $10.87?

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The difference is $2.98.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If I have $10.00 and I buy something for $9.90, how much do I have left?

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You have $0.10 left.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2