Margaret's Money Math: Comparing Prices & Total Costs

Margaret wants to buy a book that costs $12.50 and a pen that costs $3.75. How much will she spend in total before tax?

• $18.75

• $15.00

• $14.50

• 16.25

If Margaret buys a toy for $15.00 and a game for $20.00, which item is more expensive and by how much?

• Both items cost the same.

• The toy is more expensive by $5.00.

• The game is more expensive by $10.00.

• The game is more expensive by $5.00.

Margaret sees a dress priced at $25.00 and a pair of shoes at $30.00. What is the total cost of both items before tax?

• $55.00

• $50.00

• $60.00

• $45.00

After buying a backpack for $40.00, Margaret has $10.00 left. How much money did she have initially?

• 30.00

• 20.00

• 60.00

• 50.00

Margaret wants to buy two notebooks for $2.50 each and a pencil case for $5.00. What is the total cost including a 5% tax?

• $11.00

• $9.00

• 10.50

• $8.75

If Margaret has $50.00 and wants to buy a jacket for $35.00, how much money will she have left after her purchase?

• $25.00

• $10.00

• $15.00

• $20.00

Margaret finds a sale where a shirt costs $18.00 and a pair of pants costs $22.00. If she buys both, what is the total cost before tax?

• $35.00

• $50.00

• $40.00

• $45.00

Margaret is comparing prices for two video games. Game A costs $30.00 and Game B costs $25.00. How much cheaper is Game B than Game A?

• $10.00

• $2.50

• $5.00

• $7.00

If Margaret buys a snack for $2.00 and a drink for $1.50, what is the total cost of her snack and drink before tax?

• $3.00

• $2.50

• $3.50

• $4.00

Margaret wants to buy a gift for her friend that costs $45.00. If she has a coupon for 10% off, how much will she pay after applying the coupon?

• $40.50

• $35.00

• $45.00

• $50.00