Change Making
A soccer ball costs 5 dollars and the customer gives you 10 dollars. How much change do you give back
$5
True or False: A toonie is worth more than a loonie.
True
A toy costs $10. How much tax is added?
Answer: $1.30
You buy a notebook for $3 and a pencil for $1. How much do you spend in total?
$4
A toy costs $10 and has great reviews. It’s on sale for $8. Is it a good choice?
Answer: Yes, because it has great reviews and is cheaper than usual.
A customer wants to buy a hamburger and fries, costing $12. They hand you a $20 bill. How much money do you give back?
$8
True or False: A budget helps you plan how to spend your money.
True
A book costs $20. What is the total price including tax?
Answer: $20 + $2.60 = $22.60
You buy a sandwich for $4.50 and a drink for $2.25. How much do you spend in total?
$6.75
A pair of shoes costs $40, but many reviews say they fall apart quickly. Should you buy them?
Answer: No, because the reviews say they are poor quality.
You buy a toy that costs $7.50. You pay with a $10 bill. How much change should you get back?
$2.50
True or False: If you buy something for $15 and pay with a $20 bill, you get $3 change.
False, you get $5
A sweater costs $35. How much tax is added?
You buy a toy for $8.75, a small book for $6.50, and a pencil for $1.25. How much do you spend in total?
$16.50
A video game costs $60 and has a mix of 5-star and 1-star reviews. Should you be careful?
Yes, because mixed reviews mean it might not be worth the price.
You buy lunch for $12.85 and pay with a $20 bill. How much change should you get?
$7.15
True or False: The only way to save money is to hide it in your room.
Answer: False (You can also save in a bank or credit union.)
A backpack costs $50. What is the total price including tax?
Answer: $50 + $6.50 = $56.50
You buy three items: a hat for $12, a t-shirt for $15.50, and a pair of socks for $6. How much do you spend in total?
$33.50
A backpack costs $25 and has no reviews, but a similar one with great reviews costs $30. Which one is the better choice?
The $30 backpack with great reviews is a safer choice.
You buy three items: a book for $8.75, a pencil case for $4.90, and an eraser for $2.35. You pay with a $20 bill. How much change do you get?
Total cost = $8.75 + $4.90 + $2.35 = $16.00
Change = $20.00 – $16.00
Answer: $4.00
True or False: Interest is the extra money you pay when you borrow money from a bank.
Answer: True
A bike costs $120. What is the total price including tax?
Answer: $120 + $15.60 = $135.60
You buy five items: a puzzle for $9.75, a book for $12.25, a toy car for $14.50, a pack of markers for $7.80, and a pencil case for $5.40. How much do you spend in total?
$49.70
A new tablet costs $150 and has hundreds of positive reviews. A used one costs $90 with a few bad reviews. Which one is a better value?
The $150 new tablet with lots of good reviews is a better value for quality and reliability.