Workplace Scenarios
money math
workplace scenario
100

Eli is supposed to clock in at 9:00 but keeps arriving at 9:05. What should he do?

leave earlier to be on time. 

100

Charley has $10.00 from a lawn mowing job that he did.  He needed to go to the store and buy a few things and spent $7.42.  How much money does Charley have left over?

2.58

100

you disagree with your boss's instructions. how should you respond?

open ended

200

You forget your work schedule for the week. What should you do?

Call or visit your place of work and ask your supervisor. 

200

Nicole got $20.00 for her birthday this year.  She was given an extra $5.00 from her aunt and had $7.00 from her allowance.  How much money does Nicole have all together?

32.00

200

your boss reminds everyone to dress professionally but you prefer to wear jeans and hoodies. what should you do?

follow the dress code even if it's noy your style.


300

you finish your lunch and need help but a coworker is still on break. 

wait until their break is over before asking for help.  

300

Cody has $4.00 in his wallet.  His neighbor gives him $5.00 for helping her carry in groceries.  Cody goes to the arcade and spends $7.93 playing video games.  How much money does Cody have left over?

$1.07

300

you forgot to complete a task your supervisor asked for, what should you do?

be honest, take responsibility, and complete it asap, don't blame others

400

You arrive at work on a day that you weren't scheduled to be there.  What should you do?

Offer to stay and work if you are available.  If you are not needed that day just return home.

400

John wants to buy a new pair of shoes for $27.00.  He has $15.00. How much more money does John need to buy his shoes?

12

400

you overhear coworkers talking badly about another employee, what should you do?

don't join them or spread gossip, walk away

500

You wake up feeling sick and you know you won't make it to work. What should you do?

Call your boss immediately, don't text.

500

Brendon has $21.00.  He wants to go to the movies for $10.50 and he wants to get popcorn and a drink for $6.37.  Does he have enough money to also get a box of candy for $2.56?

yes

500

you don't understand how to do a task your supervisor assigned, what do you do?

ask for clarification, better to ask than to guess.