Money Word Problems

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What is a money word problem?

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A money word problem is a mathematical problem that involves calculations related to money, such as finding change, total costs, or expenses.

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How do you calculate change from a purchase?

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To calculate change, subtract the total cost of the purchase from the amount paid.

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If you buy an item for $7.21 and pay with a $20 bill, how much change do you receive?

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$12.79

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What is the formula to find the total cost of multiple items?

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Total Cost = Price of Item 1 + Price of Item 2 + ... + Price of Item n.

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If each ticket costs $78.25 and you buy 5 tickets, what is the total cost?

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$391.25

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How do you find the total cost when given individual prices?

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Add all individual prices together to find the total cost.

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What is the total cost of three items priced at $9.95, $7.75, and $11.56?

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$29.26

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If a class costs $456 and you pay with $500, how do you find your change?

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Subtract $456 from $500 to find your change, which is $44.

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What is the total cost for 2 tickets priced at $112 each?

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$224.00

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How do you determine how much more money you need if you don't have enough to pay for an item?

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Subtract the amount you have from the total cost of the item.