Money Word Problems

How much is 4 dimes + 4 nickels?

• 44 cents

• 80 cents

• 60 cents

• 59 cents

Richard has 83 cents. Which coin amount equals the amount he has? 

• 2 quarters, 2 dimes, and 3 pennies

• 8 dimes and 1 nickel

• 3 quarters, 1 nickel, and 3 dimes

• 7 dimes and 1 nickel and 3 pennies

Miriam has $35.28.  She spends $5.25 for lunch and $10.82 for dinner.  How much money does she have left?

• $20.21

• $19.21

• $51.35

• $24.46

Matthew earns $12.50 raking leaves for his neighbor, $10.25 washing the family car, and $11.75 weeding his grandmother's garden.  How much does he earn in all?

• $34.50

• $33.25

• $33.00

• $34.75

Kayla went shopping with $43.  She bought a puzzle for $6.50 and a DVD for $9.75.  How much money did she have left after she bought the puzzle and the DVD?

• $27.75

• $27.25

• $16.25

• $26.75

Kelly needs a new pair of laces for her cheerleading shoes. Her mom gave her 3 quarters, 1 nickel, and 4 pennies. The laces are $0.90. Does she have enough money to buy the laces for her shoes?

• No- She only has 84 cents 

• Yes-She has 94 cents

Jason got fast food for lunch. Jason spent $4.84 on a sandwich and $4.04 on a hotdog. What was the total of the lunch bill?

• $8.88

• 8.888

• 4.00

• $15.00

Fred bought some toys. He bought a skateboard for $7.78, and spent $11.05 on a football. In total, how much did Fred spend on toys?

• 1.83

• $44

• $18.83

• 55

Jessica went to the mall on Saturday to buy clothes. She spent $12.32 on a jacket and $7.77 on a shirt. In total, how much money did Jessica spend on clothing?

• 20.07

• $14.09

• $20.09

• $20

Dan paid $2.48 on a sandwich and $5.23 on a hamburger. He paid with a $10 bill. What was the change from the purchase?

• $3.66

• $1.34

• $2.14

• $2.29