Coins Word Problems

Jeremy had 80 cents. How much more money does he need to have $1?

• 10 cents

• 20 cents

• 15 cents

• 25 cents

Abby bought a banana for $0.35. She gave the cashier $1. How much change did she receive?

• $0.50

• $0.55

• $0.65

• $0.75

Joseph spent 75 cents of his dollar at the arcade. How much money does he have left?

• 10 cents

• 15 cents

• 20 cents

• 25 cents

The notepad Elise wants costs $1. She has 4 dimes and 3 nickels. How much more money does she need to buy the notepad?

• A) $0.25

• B) $0.35

• C) $0.45

• D) $0.55

Dane saved $0.26 on Friday and $0.35 on Monday. How much more money will he need to save to have saved $1.00?

• A) $0.39

• B) $0.49

• C) $0.59

• D) $0.69

Daniel had exactly $1 in change. He lost 6 dimes and 3 pennies. What coins might he have left?

• A) 4 dimes and 7 pennies

• B) 3 dimes and 4 pennies

• C) 2 dimes and 1 penny

• D) 1 dime and 2 pennies

Jacob bought a piece of gum for 26 cents and a newspaper for 61 cents. He gave the cashier $1. How much money did he get back?

• 13 cents

• 15 cents

• 12 cents

• 14 cents