Making Smart Choices
You are hungry and need lunch. Should you spend your money on lunch or a toy first?
Lunch.
Which costs less: $2 or $4?
$2.
What do you give the cashier to pay for your items?
Money or an accepted payment method.
What can you use to remember what to buy?
A shopping list.
What does it mean to have a budget?
Having a plan for how to use your money.
You see a toy you want, but you do not have enough money. What should you do?
Save money until you can afford it.
One box of cereal costs $4. Another costs $3. Which is cheaper?
The $3 box.
Your drink costs $2 and your snack costs $3. What is the total?
$5
What paper shows what you bought and how much you paid?
A receipt.
You have $10 to spend. A game costs $12. Can you afford it?
No.
You are hungry at lunchtime. Should you buy lunch or a toy first?
Buy lunch first.
A small juice costs $2 and a large juice costs $3. You have $2. Which can you buy?
The small juice.
Your item costs $7. You pay $10. How much change should you get?
$3
You cannot find an item in a store. What should you do?
Ask a store employee for help.
You have $15. Your groceries cost $9. How much money remains?
$6.
You see a candy bar you want, but you do not have any money. What should you do?
Wait until you have money or choose something free.
A small pizza costs $8. A large pizza costs $12. Which pizza costs less?
The small pizza.
What do you call the money you get back when you pay more than the cost?
Change.
You pay for groceries with cash. Why should you count your change before leaving?
To make sure you received the correct amount.
A box of granola bars costs $4 at Store A and $3 at Store B. You buy two boxes. How much do you save at Store B?
$2.
You need toothpaste to brush your teeth. Is toothpaste a need or a want?
A need.
You have $20. You want shoes for $18 and a shirt for $15. Can you buy both?
No. They cost $33 altogether.
What paper shows the items you bought and how much you paid?
A receipt.
You are paying with a debit card. Should you tell a stranger your PIN?
No. Keep your PIN private.
A shirt costs $20 and is on sale for $5 off. What is the sale price?
$15.