Subtraction Money Story Problems

Justin likes to read. He likes to read about sports heroes. He bought a book about Spud Webb. Spud Webb was only five feet and five inches tall. He was a very short for an NBA player! The book cost $2.50. Peter gave the clerk $5.00 How much change did he get back? You can use your calculator.

• He got $2.50 back

• He got $7.50 back

• He got $3.50 back

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Justin likes to learn about Australia. He saved 15 one-dollar bills to buy a book about kangaroos. He used 7 one-dollar bills to buy the book. How many one-dollar bills does Justin have left?

• 15 one dollar bills

• 22 one dollar bills

• 8 one dollar bills

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Tasbah bought a clown mask. It made her laugh. It made her brother laugh. It was a very funny mask. It cost $3.48. Tasbah gave the clerk $4.00. How much change did she get back?

4.00 - 3.48 =

You can use your calculator

• .52 cents

• $7 dollars and .48 cents

• none

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Harley wants to buy a cozy blanket for her mom's birthday. She has $25.00 dollars to spend. She found one she really likes and it cost $20.00 dollars. How much change should Harley get back?
You can use your calculator

• $5.00 dollars

• $45.00 dollars

• $10.00 dollars

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Bob has 87 cents. He spends 41 cents at Walmart. How much money does he have left?

• 46 cents

• 46 dollars

• 128 cents

• 47 cents

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

Marlon had $1. He bought a snack for 24 cents. How much money does Marlon have now?

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

Nolan has 16 pennies in one jar and 94 pennies in another jar. He uses some of the pennies to buy a pencil that costs 25 cents. What is the total number of pennies Nolan has left after he buys the pencil?

• 135 pennies

• 110 pennies

• 85 pennies

• 41 pennies

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

You have $1.00 and buy a piece of candy for a quarter. How much money do you have left?

• 50 cents

• 25 cents

• 75 cents

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

Tim has 70 cents. He buys a sucker for 20 cents. How much money does he have left?

• 90 cents

• 40 cents

• 50 cents

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

I have $10.00 and I bought some candy for $2.99. How much money do I have now?

• $7.00

• $8.10

• $7.01

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2