Word Problems with Money: Solving with Diagrams

This video tutorial teaches how to solve word problems involving money using diagrams. It begins with an introduction to currency values, including pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. The tutorial then demonstrates solving a problem using a tape diagram, where Danielle spends a quarter of her money on a game. Finally, it covers using a number line to calculate change after a movie outing, emphasizing practical applications of these methods.

How many nickels are needed to make a dollar?

• 10

• 20

• 5

• 25

If a game costs $20 and represents 1/4 of Danielle's money, how much money did she have initially?

• $40

• $60

• $80

• $100

What fraction of her money did Danielle spend on the game?

• 1/3

• 1/5

• 1/2

• 1/4

How much did two movie tickets cost if each was priced at $3.25?

• $6.50

• $7.00

• $6.00

• $5.50

After buying two tickets, popcorn, and two bottles of water, how much change did Dad receive from $10?

• $0.50

• $0.75

• $1.00

• $0.25