Coin Values and Change: Fun Word Problems for 3rd Graders

Lily bought a toy for $5. She gave the cashier a $10 bill. How much change did she get back?

• $5

• $10

• $3

• $7

Tom has three quarters, two dimes, and one nickel. How much money does he have in total?

• 1.00

• 0.50

• 1.25

• 0.75

Sarah wants to buy a book that costs $8. She has a $10 bill. How much change will she receive after her purchase?

• $3

• $1

• $5

• $2

Jake has $1.50 in coins. If he spends $0.75 on candy, how much money does he have left?

• $0.25

• $1.00

• $1.50

• $0.75

Emma buys a snack for $2.25 and pays with a $5 bill. How much change should she get?

• $2.75

• $1.50

• $2.00

• $3.00

A toy costs $12. If you pay with a $20 bill, how much change will you receive?

• $10

• $15

• $8

• $5

Mia has four dimes and three nickels. How much money does she have in total?

• 0.45

• 0.75

• 0.55

• 0.60

If you buy a drink for $1.50 and pay with a $2 bill, how much change do you get back?

• $1.50

• $1.00

• $0.50

• $0.25

Ben has a $5 bill and buys a sandwich for $3.50. How much change does he have left?

• $1.50

• $2.00

• $1.00

• $3.50

A game costs $15. If you pay with a $20 bill, how much change will you receive?

• $3

• $7

• $5

• $10