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100

What is the first operation that is completed in a question with multiple operations?

Brackets

100

-6+6=?

0

100

This type of account is used for every day purchases.

Chequing Account

100

Liam wants to buy a new skateboard that costs $120.
He earns $10 every week by walking dogs.
He already has $30 saved.

Question:
How many more weeks does Liam need to work before he can buy the skateboard?

  • Skateboard cost: $120

  • Liam has saved: $30

  • Needs: $120 – $30 = $90 more

  • He earns $10/week → $90 ÷ $10 = 9 weeks

100

What is the absolute value of: 

44

200

Gracelyn is solving the problem below. What should she do first?

                        8+6 x (6-2)

6-2

200

-12 - (-10) = ?

-2

200

How is a debit card different from a credit card?

A debit card is using your money.

A credit card is money that is borrowed with interest. 

200

Sofia has $50.
She is deciding between buying a new jacket ($40) or going to the movies twice with friends ($25 each time).

Question:
What are the needs and wants in this situation?
What would be the best financial decision and why?

Needs: Jacket
Wants: Movies
Best decision (financially): Buy the jacket if it’s truly needed and save the rest.

200

Give an example of a "zero pair"

eg. 5 and -5

300

Solve the following: 

50/10 + (9+5)

19

300

4+(-5)=?

-1

300

What is interest?

A small percent of money that you have to pay to borrow money.

300

You buy a book for $12.75 and a snack for $3.25.
You pay with a $20 bill.

Question:
How much change should you get back?

  • Book: $12.75

  • Snack: $3.25

  • Total: $12.75 + $3.25 = $16.00

  • Paid: $20.00

  • Change: $20.00 – $16.00 = $4.00

✅ Answer: $4.00

300

Order the following numbers least to greatest 


-22, -11, 4, 18

400

(4+5) x (9-2) = 

63

400

-20 - (-23) = 

3

400

What is the difference between a mortgage and a loan?

A mortgage is a loan that is specifically used to purchase a house.

A loan can be used to purchase other things such as student loans for school, cars, and emergency items.

400

Emma wants to save $200 to buy a new bike in 4 months.
She plans to save the same amount each month.

Question:
How much does Emma need to save each month to reach her goal?

  • Total needed: $200

  • Time: 4 months

  • $200 ÷ 4 = $50/month

✅ Answer: $50 per month

400

Order the integers greatest to least:

9, 0, -5, -7

500

6+6 x (8-3)=

36

500

7 + (-12)=?

-5

500

What is the difference between stocks and bonds?

A stock is an investment where you own part of a company. As the company makes money, so do you!

A bond is an investment where you lend money to a company or the government and you make interest.

500

Noah buys a tablet for $240 using his parent’s credit card.
His parents explain that for every $100 not paid off, the credit card company adds $2 in extra charges each month.

Noah pays $120 right away.

Question:
How much of the purchase is still unpaid?

  • Cost: $240

  • Paid: $120 → Unpaid: $240 – $120 = $120

  • For every $100 unpaid, $2 is added
    → $120 unpaid = $2 for first $100 + $0 for remaining $20 (since it doesn't reach another full $100)

✅ Answer:
Unpaid: $122

500

Order the integers least to greatest:

-77, -17, 0, 8