Solving 3rd Grade Money Word Problems

Maria introduces her mascots, Mathie and Giganta, and guides students through solving money-related math problems using mental math and column addition. The lesson includes calculating total costs and change for various shopping scenarios, emphasizing mental math strategies and regrouping techniques.

What is the total cost of buying headphones for $12.50 and a player for $45?

• $57.50

• $56.50

• $59.00

• $58.00

How much is the total bill when Erica buys chicken for $7.60, cheese for $5.50, and bread for $2.14?

• $14.00

• $15.00

• $15.24

• $14.24

How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items using mental math?

• Subtract the cents from the dollar amounts.

• Multiply the dollar amounts by the number of items.

• Add the cents first, then the dollar amounts.

• Add the dollar amounts first, then the cents.

If Erica buys three cans of beans for $1.07 each and pays with $10, what is her change?

• $7.21

• $7.79

• $6.21

• $6.79

How much is the total cost when Giganta buys four toy cars for $0.57 each?

• $2.50

• $2.28

• $2.14

• $2.00

Giganta pays with ten quarters for four toy cars costing $0.57 each. What is his change?

• $0.22

• $0.28

• $0.50

• $0.72

How many quarters make up a dollar?

• 4

• 2

• 5

• 3

Matt bought two batting gloves for $22.87 each and paid with $50. What is his change?

• $3.87

• $4.26

• $5.13

• $4.74

What is the total cost of two batting gloves priced at $22.87 each?

• $44.74

• $45.74

• $43.74

• $46.74

What is the first step in finding the change when paying with a larger amount?

• Multiply the total cost by the amount paid.

• Add the total cost to the amount paid.

• Subtract the total cost from the amount paid.

• Divide the total cost by the amount paid.