Making Change Word Problems

Front

What is making change?

Back

Making change is the process of calculating how much money you receive back after paying for something.

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How do you calculate change?

Back

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

Front

If you buy something for $5 and pay with a $10 bill, how much change do you get?

Back

$5

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What is the total cost if you buy two items for $3.50 each?

Back

$7.00

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If you have $20 and spend $15.75, how much change do you have left?

Back

$4.25

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What is the change received if you pay $50 for a $32.50 purchase?

Back

$17.50

Front

If you buy a toy for $12.99 and pay with a $20 bill, how much change do you get?

Back

$7.01

Front

What is the total cost of items priced at $4.25 and $3.75?

Back

$8.00

Front

If you pay $100 for a $75.50 purchase, how much change do you receive?

Back

$24.50

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What is the change if you buy a book for $9.99 and pay with a $10 bill?

Back

$0.01