Addition and Subtraction Word Problems with Money

Lindsey bought a sweater for $28 and a pair of jeans for $51. What is the best estimate for how much money Lori spent in dollars?

• $70

• $80

• $60

• $74

Hannah bought a toy for 50 cents. She gave the cashier, Owen, 75 cents. How much money will Hannah get back?

• 100 cents

• 25 cents

• 25

• 75 cents

Patrick wants to buy a piece of candy for 43 cents. Kendall wants to buy a piece of candy for 56 cents. How much money do Patrick and Kendall need to buy both pieces of candy?

• 98

• 99 cents

• 13 cents

• 100 cents

Phil earned $72 dollars for moving Dr. Henry’s yard. And had already $18 dollars in his piggy bank. How much money does he have altogether?

• 89

• 09

• 90

• 72

• A

• B

• C

• D

The table shows the prices for 3 stereo systems.
Alyssa has $119 and Sam has $137. They will combine their money and buy one system. Which system(s) can they afford?
You can select more than one answer!

• System A

• System B

• System C

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3.5.A

Tim has $50.00. Tim's sister has 11.50 more than Tim. How much money does his sister have?

• $61.50

• $50.55

• $62.60

• $63.50

Airin had $ 6.75 at first. Her mother gave her $ 2.40. She wanted to buy a book which costs $ 15.00 . How much more money would she need to buy the doll?

• $ 9. 15

• $ 5.85

• $ 8.25

Ellie went shopping with her sister. Ellie bought a scarf, socks, and a shirt for Rs. 57. Her sister spent Rs. 25 more than she did. How much money did her sister spend?

Ellie went shopping with her sister. Ellie bought a scarf, socks, and a shirt for $57. Her sister spent $25 more than she did. How much money did her sister spend?