Solving Money Word Problems in Algebra 1

The video tutorial focuses on solving word problems related to money, specifically involving different denominations of bills. It begins with an introduction to the topic, followed by a detailed explanation of setting up equations to solve these problems. The tutorial provides a step-by-step solution to a bank teller problem, where the number of $1, $5, and $20 bills is determined. It then moves on to a similar problem involving a supermarket manager, solving for the number of $20 and $50 bills. The video emphasizes understanding the relationships between different denominations and using equations to find solutions.

What types of bills did the bank teller have in her cash drawer?

• Only $1 and $5 bills

• Only $5 and $20 bills

• Only $1, $5, and $20 bills

• All denominations

How many more $5 bills did the bank teller have compared to $1 bills?

• 6 more

• 17 more

• 17 fewer

• 6 fewer

What was the total value of money in the bank teller's cash drawer?

• $1500

• $1200

• $805

• $1050

How many $20 bills did the bank teller have?

• 10

• 17

• 33

• 27

How did the value of $1 bills compare to the number of $5 bills the bank teller had?

• 17 more

• Equal

• 17 fewer

• 6 fewer

What types of bills did the supermarket manager have?

• Only $10 and $20 bills

• Only $20 and $50 bills

• Only $50 and $100 bills

• All denominations

How many $20 bills did the supermarket manager have?

• 28

• 20

• 30

• 58

What was the total number of bills the supermarket manager had?

• 30

• 28

• 58

• 60

What was the total value of all bills the supermarket manager had?

• $2060

• $2000

• $3000

• $2500

How many $50 bills did the supermarket manager have?

• 28

• 20

• 30

• 58