Money Word Problems

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How do you find out how much money is left after a purchase?

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Subtract the total cost of the items bought from the amount of money you had before the purchase.

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If you have $10 and you spend $3.50, how much do you have left?

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$6.50

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What does it mean to earn money?

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Earning money means receiving payment for work or services provided.

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How do you calculate total earnings from different jobs?

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Add together the amounts earned from each job.

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If you buy two items for $4.00 and $5.00, what is the total cost?

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$9.00

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What is change in a money transaction?

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Change is the amount of money returned to a buyer after they pay for a purchase.

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If you pay $20 for an item that costs $15, how much change do you get back?

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$5

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What is the value of a quarter?

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A quarter is worth 25 cents.

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How many cents are in a dollar?

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There are 100 cents in a dollar.