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Ruby had 10.00. She bought a toy that cost 5.00. How much money does she have left?

5.00

100

Myka had 5.00 and spent 2.50

How much money did she have left?

2.50

100

Total means:


+ Addition        or          - subtraction?

addition +

100

Using manipulatives

6 divided by 2

3

100

.25 + .25

.50

200

Lucas walked 1 mile around the track with Mrs. Willis Class. He walked 2 more miles that week. How many total miles did Rome walk?

3

200

Dylan had 2 quarters, how much money did he have?


Hint: Quarters are worth .25 cents

.50

200

When have money, and then you "buy" or "spend" money on something, should  you should:



+ add or - subtract?



Subtract  -

200

Using manipulatives

3 + 3

6

200

add $2.50 + $2.50 

5

300

Cody had 100.00. He bought an airplane for 55.00. How much money did he have left?

45.00

300

Lucas earned $1.00 from mommy each school day for 5 days for making good choices. How much total money did Lucas earn?

$5.00

300

When you get a paycheck and earn "more money" do you 


+ add  or -subtract?

add +

300

Using manipulatives

4 divided by 2

2

300

.10 + .10

.20

400

Ruby listened to music and danced for 5 minutes. She asked Mrs. Willis for another 5 minute break and Mrs. Willis said yes. How many total minutes did Ruby have a break? 

10

400

Cody had 2.00, he went to Maveric and spend 1.25 on a soda. How much money did he have left?

.75

400

If you lose money you should add or subtract it?

+ or -

subtract -

400

Using manipulatives

1 plus 1


2

400

1.25 + 2.50

$3.75

500

Nathan asked for 1 walk in the morning, 1 walk in the afternoon. How many total walks did Nathan take? 

4

500

Mrs. Willlis left 10 dishes in the sink. Mrs. Kathy washed 9 dishes. How many dishes were left for Mrs. Willis to wash.

1

500

If you win money you should add or subtract it?


+ or -

add +

500

Using manipulatives


4 plus 2

6

500

8.00 + 10.00

$18.00