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Subtracting Money Worksheets

Check out this pack of printable subtracting U.S. money worksheets curated to fit into 2nd grade through 6th grade math curriculum involving both strategic and comprehensive approaches to help kids handle money, backed by engaging pdf worksheets with exercise in cents to dollars, learn to make change, solve riddles and a multitude of real-life word problems. Better buckle up, for there’s a lot of ground to cover. Jump-start practice with our free worksheets!

Subtracting Money | Cents

Subtracting Money | Cents

Treat grade 2 and grade 3 kids to some retail therapy with these printables. Count the U.S. coins, write the amount in each set, deduct the price of each item displayed on the tag and write what's left.

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Subtracting Money | U.S. Dollars

Subtracting Money | U.S. Dollars

If you’re committed to bargain-hunting, then this section of pdf worksheets is for you. The tag shows the original and the marked down price in U.S. dollars. Subtract the two amounts and write the discount.

Subtracting Money | Level 1

Subtracting Money | Level 1

Assorted subtracting money problems, here are presented in standard form both horizontal and vertical, as price tags and as word problems. Solve them in a jiffy, as the problems deal with amounts less than $10.

Subtracting Money | Level 2

Subtracting Money | Level 2

These four-part worksheet pdfs will help 4th grade and 5th grade kids with whatever practice, they need to feed their money managing skills. Just stroll on and practice 2-digit money subtraction with ease.

Subtracting Money Across Zero

Subtracting Money Across Zero

Try this batch of worksheets and practice subtracting money across zeros. This can get a little tricky, as kids try to regroup. Find adequate problems presented in four different formats to bolster skills.

Saved or Lost?

Saved or Lost?

Comparison shopping is very crucial. Walk through this set of printable worksheets for 3rd grade kids and see for yourself how much James, Susan and Logan could have saved; had they compared the prices.

Subtracting Money | Riddle

Subtracting Money | Riddle

Expect to find fifteen standard subtracting money problems in each worksheet. Be prepared to indulge in a little fun as kids of grade 4 and grade 5 map the letters to the answers and decode the riddle.

Subtracting Money | Themed Word problems

Subtracting Money | Themed Word problems

Make your way through the three department stores to refuel your shopping frenzy and reaffirm subtracting money skills as kids read each scenario and solve the word problems.

Subtracting Money | Advanced

Subtracting Money | Advanced

Are you looking for challenging problems? Children of grade 6 become adept in subtracting money ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars and solve real-life money word problems too.

Making Change Worksheets

Making Change Worksheets

Take advantage of these making change worksheet pdfs and learn to pay with fewest U.S. coins and bills, figure out the change due, solve themed word problems and build skills in calculating the change.

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Money word problems

Here you will learn about money word problems, including the values of the coins in our money system and solving a variety of money word problems.

Students will first learn about money word problems as part of measurement and data in 2nd grade and continue to build on this knowledge as they learn how to operate with decimals as a part of numbers and operations in base 10 in 5th grade.

What are money word problems?

Money word problems use US money in cents (¢) and dollars (\$).

To solve money word problems, you need to know the names and values of the coins and bills in our money system.

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There are also bills for different dollar amounts. The first four bills are…

For example,

Solving in cents \textbf{(¢)} :

Jesse has 4 pennies, 3 nickels and 2 dimes. How many cents does Jesse have in total?

4 pennies = 4¢

3 nickels = 15¢

2 dimes = 20¢

So Jesse has 39¢.

Solving in dollars \bf{(\$)} :

A pair of shoes costs \$22.45. Joe buys 3 pairs of them, how much will the 3 pairs cost?

= 66 wholes, 12 tenths, and 15 hundredths.

The 3 pairs cost \$67.35.

What are money word problems?

Common Core State Standards

How does this relate to 2nd grade math and 5th grade math?

  • Grade 2 – Measurement and Data (2.MD.C.8) Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using \$ and ¢ symbols appropriately. Example: If you have 2 dimes and 3 pennies, how many cents do you have?
  • Grade 5 – Numbers and Operations in Base 10 (5.NBT.B.7) Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used.

How to solve money word problems

In order to solve money word problems in cents:

Recall the value of each coin.

Find the total for each type of coin.

Add all total coin values.

Write a sentence answering the money word problem question.

In order to solve money word problems in dollars:

Read the question carefully and decide which operation(s) to use.

Use what you know about decimals to solve.

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Money word problems examples

Example 1: whole number word problem – adding coins.

Mark has 12 pennies and 5 nickels. How many cents does he have?

Each penny is 1¢. Each nickel is 5¢.

2 Find the total for each type of coin.

12 pennies = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 12¢

5 nickels = 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 25¢

3 Add all total coin values.

4 Write a sentence answering the money word problem question.

Mark has 37¢.

Example 2: whole number word problem – adding coins

A pencil costs 3 dimes and 2 quarters. How many cents does the fancy pencil cost?

Each dime is 10¢. Each quarter is 25¢.

3 dimes = 10 + 10 + 10 = 30¢

2 quarters = 25 + 25 = 50¢

A fancy pencil costs 80¢.

Example 3: whole number word problem – subtracting coins

Kia has 3 quarters. A piece of gum costs 6 nickels. If Kia buys one piece of gum, how many cents will she have left?

Each nickel is 5¢. Each quarter is 25¢.

6 nickels = 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 30¢

3 quarters = 25 + 25 + 25 = 75¢

Kia will have 45¢ after buying one piece of gum.

Example 4: decimal word problem – one step addition

Hank buys a bottle of water for \$1.95 and a sandwich for \$4.56. How much did he pay in total?

You need to add to find the total of the water and the sandwich together.

One way to solve with decimals is to use what you know about fraction addition.

1.95=1 \cfrac{95}{100} \quad and \quad 4.56=4 \cfrac{56}{100}

\begin{aligned} & 1 \cfrac{95}{100}+4 \cfrac{56}{100} \\\\ & = 5+\cfrac{151}{100} \\\\ & = 5+\cfrac{100}{100}+\cfrac{51}{100} \\\\ & = 5+1+\cfrac{51}{100} \\\\ & = 6 \cfrac{51}{100} \\\\ & = 6.51 \end{aligned}

Hank paid \$6.51 for the bottle of water and sandwich.

Example 5: decimal word problem – one step division

Two boxes of markers cost \$8.28. If each box costs the same, how much does one box of markers cost?

You need to take the total cost and divide it between the two boxes.

One way to solve with decimals is by breaking up the decimal into each place value.

8.28 \div 2=(8+0.2+0.08) \div 2=

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0.2 \div 2=0.1

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0.08 \div 2=0.04

Add the partial quotients:

4 + 0.1 + 0.04 = 4.14

Each box of markers cost \$4.14.

Example 6: decimal word problem – one step multiplication

Sara is saving to buy a science kit. She saves \$11.25 each week. How much money will she have saved after 5 weeks?

You need to multiply since she saved the same amount each week.

One way to solve with decimals is by breaking up the decimal into friendly numbers.

11.25 \times 5=(11+0.25) \times 5=

11 \times 5=55

Money Word Problems example 6

Add the partial products:

55 + 1.25 = 56.25

After 5 weeks, Sara will have saved \$56.25.

Teaching tips for money word problems

  • When first introducing 2nd graders to the money system, give them plenty of opportunities to use real life coins. This will help them memorize the value of each coin and also encourage solving by skip counting.
  • Give 2nd graders experiences representing the same amount of money in different ways. For example, ask them, “How many different ways can you show 45 cents with coins?” This gives students practice memorizing the coin values and also encourages them to look for patterns.
  • Solving money word problems can be difficult for students who have a lower reading comprehension. Provide visuals or phonics support to any student who may need it, so that their reading comprehension is not a barrier for this skill.
  • Math worksheets, including money word problem worksheets, can be a good way for students to practice, but they should not be the only way that students learn this skill. Set up real-world scenarios in the classroom that involve solving with money, such as budgeting, to give students real life experiences connected to this skill.
  • While you may introduce them separately, at some point it is necessary to combine practice with subtraction word problems and addition word problems so that students can practice figuring out which operation to use.

Easy mistakes to make

Money Word Problems image 9

  • Use two decimals places to record money in dollars Always use two decimal places when writing the final amount of money in dollars. For example, if your answer is 3.4, write it as \$3.40, using two decimal places to represent all the money positions.

Money Word Problems image 10

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Practice money word problems questions

1. There are 3 dimes, 6 pennies and 4 nickels. How many cents are there?

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Each penny is 1¢. Each nickel is 5¢. Each dime is 10¢.

6 pennies = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 6¢

4 nickels = 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20¢

There is 56¢.

2. A bag of chips costs 75¢. Mark has 3 quarters and 17 pennies. If he buys a bag of chips, how many cents will he have left?

Each penny is 1¢. Each nickel is 25¢.

17 pennies = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 17¢

Subtract to find the cents he will have left.

Mark will have 17¢ left.

3. Maryam has 5 dimes and 3 pennies. Then she finds 2 nickels. How many cents does Maryam have now?

3 pennies = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3¢

2 nickels = 5 + 5 = 10¢

5 dimes = 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 50¢

Maryam now has 63¢.

4. Daniel buys a new pair of headphones for \$34.99. If he pays the cashier \$50, how much change will Daniel get back?

You need to subtract to find the difference between the money he gave the cashier and the cost of the headphones.

One way to solve with decimals is to use a number line.

Money Word Problems practice question 4

From 35 to 34.99 is subtracting 0.01 more, so 50-34.99 = 15.01.

Daniel will get \$15.01 back.

5. A website charges \$9.99 a month to watch tv shows and movies. How much will 4 months cost?

You need to multiply to find the total price since each month is the same price.

One way to solve with decimals is by breaking up the decimal into place values.

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Then combine each place value.

Whole numbers: 36 + 3 = 39

Tenths: 0.6 + 0.3 = 0.9

Hundredths: 0.06

Four months will cost \$39.96.

6. Maria had \$13.45 saved and then she was given \$23.50 on her birthday. How much money does she have now?

You need to combine the money she has saved and the money she was given, so add the numbers.

13.45=13 \cfrac{45}{100} \quad and \quad 23.50=23 \cfrac{50}{100}

Maria has \$36.95 now.

Money word problems FAQs

In 5th grade, students operate with decimals using their own strategies based on place value understanding and the connection to whole number and fraction operations. 6th grade is when students learn the standard algorithm for decimal operations.

Because coins have the value of 1, 5, 10, and 25, learning to operate with the coins builds student understanding of not only the operations but of patterns in our Base 10 system. When students begin to solve in dollars, they deepen their understanding of operating with decimals.

Learning how to use the money system is an important life skill. As students get older they will encounter situations like calculating the total of a bill or making change, so it is important that they have classroom experiences that promote the understanding of our money system.

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Adding and Subracting Money

Two of the most common things to do with money are to add and subtract it. You would add money to figure out your total bill at a store, how much you owe someone, or how much money you have in total. You would subtract money to figure out how much change you’ll get back, how much someone owes you, or how much money you have left after you’ve been shopping. Being able to add and subtract money is very important.

Adding Money

First, we’re going to practice adding money. Adding money is very similar to adding whole numbers together, there is just one very important part that you need to keep in mind. When adding money, you need to add the cents together first, then add the dollars. When you report your answer, you will report both the dollars and the cents. Let’s practice this a bit.

At the grocery store, you want to get two things. You want a gallon of milk, which costs $2.79. You also want a loaf of bread, which costs $1.99. What will your total be? In order to do this, you need to add the two numbers together. The problem would look like this:

subtraction money problem solving

You would go ahead and add the numbers together as normal, starting in the column all the way to the right and working your way towards the left. Don’t forget to carry numbers when you have to. The addition looks like this:

subtraction money problem solving

The most important parts to remember here are to line up your decimals, and to put the dollar sign ($) in front of your answer. Without the dollar sign, your answer will be marked incorrect.

Let’s try another addition problem. This time, it will be more complex. At the grocery store, you want to buy a can of soup for $1.39, a head of lettuce for $1.69, a gallon of orange juice for $2.99, a package of chicken for $5.95, and a frozen pizza for $7.89. What will your total be? Here’s what the set up of the problem looks like:

subtraction money problem solving

Now, just add the amounts together (from right to left) carrying numbers when necessary, like this:

subtraction money problem solving

Thus, your final answer is $19.91. Don’t forget the dollar sign and decimal point! Those are two of the most important things in making sure you have the correct answer.

Subtracting Money

Subtracting money is very similar to adding money; in fact, you’ll set up the problem the same way, except you will be subtracting instead of adding. When you subtract money, you subtract the cents first, and then the dollars (you’re moving from right to left, just like when we added). Sometimes, you’ll be required to borrow in order to complete the subtraction problem.

Here’s an example problem: At the store, you spend $18.95 on a new pair of jeans. If you pay the cashier with a $20 bill, how much change will you get back? The problem would look like this (make sure decimal points are lined up!):

subtraction money problem solving

And here’s what the subtraction (with borrowing) would look like:

subtraction money problem solving

Let’s try one more example problem of subtracting money. George spends $15.62 at the grocery store and $19.48 at the electronics store. He had $50 before he started shopping. How much did he have left over when he got home (assuming he didn’t buy anything else)?

This is a two step problem. First, you have to add the two amounts that he spent together. Then, you take that amount and subtract it from what he had to start with. First, we’ll show the addition:

subtraction money problem solving

Now, we’re going to take the answer from the addition and subtract it from $50, like this:

subtraction money problem solving

Therefore, George would come home with $14.90 after his day of shopping.

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Free math worksheet with money word problems involving the addition and subtraction. The amounts of money are in dollars and cents ($x.xx). Some problems may require more than one step to solve.

Money Word Problems Worksheet

You can also practice money word problems online with the following worksheet.

Solve the following word problems. Mona bought $12 of flour, $5.35 of sugar and $21.25 of rice. What is the total she has to pay for these items? $ Jasmine’s weekly allowance is $20. Anita’s weekly allowance is $2.50 less than Jasmine’s. What is their total weekly allowance? $ Belinda bought a dress, a hat and a pair of shoes, and she paid a total of $182.60 for the items. If the pair of shoes cost $61.20 and the hat cost $26.70, how much did the dress cost? $ How much has to be added to $16.35 to get a total of $23.25? $ Sharon bought a bunch of flowers for $24, some decorative leaves for $13.60 and a basket for $7.20. She paid for the items with a $50 note. How much change should she receive? $ A dealer bought a car for $33 800. If he wants to make a profit of $3 800, how much should he sell the car for? $ How much should be taken away from $205.70 to leave a remainder of $89.35? $ Amos has 7 $50 notes, 9 $10 notes and 12 $5 notes. He bought a radio for $270 and some batteries for $8.70. How much money does he have left? $ Samuel’s salary is $2 600. He spends $480 for rent, $575 to repay a car loan, $420 for food and $310 for miscellaneous expenses. How much of his salary is left? $

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Subtraction of Amounts of Money

Do you know how to subtract the amount of money? In this article, we will teach you how to do this.

Subtraction of Amounts of Money

Money amounts can be shown in numerous fashions. You can show cents via a \(¢\) sign and show dollars via a \($\) sign.

Subtraction of money is comparable to the addition of money — the precise steps are followed, but you subtract instead of adding the numbers.

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Whenever doing subtraction of money, cents are subtracted first, after that do dollars, and keep moving from right to left. Do not forget at the time you’ll have to do borrowing!

Use the following steps:

  • Line up your numerals so the ones, the tens, the hundreds, and the thousands are each under the corresponding numeral. The biggest number ought to be on top while the lesser number is put at the bottom
  • Begin doing subtraction in the column to the right. Then move to the left, and as needed do borrowing and regrouping.
  • Write your answer precisely underneath the column of the corresponding figure and place a \($\) or \(¢\) sign in front of the answer.

Subtraction of Amounts of Money – Example 1:

\(\begin{array}{r} &$533\\ -\!\!\!\!\!&$412\\ \hline \end{array} \)

First line up the numbers: \(\begin{array}{r} &$533\\ -\!\!\!\!\!&$412\\ \hline \end{array}→ \) subtract the numerals in the ones’ spot column \((3 – 2 = 1)\) and put the resulting answer under the line. \(\begin{array}{r} &$533\\ -\!\!\!\!\!\!&$412 \\ \hline \end{array} \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 1\) , Continue with tens’ place. \(3 \ – \ 1=2\), \(\begin{array}{r} &$533\\ -\!\!\!\!\!\!&$412 \\ \hline \end{array} \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 2\). Subtract the numerals in the hundreds’ spot column then out this answer under the line, \(5 \ – \ 4=1\), \(\begin{array}{r} &$533\\ -\!\!\!\!\!\!&$412 \\ \hline \end{array} \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 1\). \(\begin{array}{r} &$533\\ -\!\!\!\!\!\!&$412 \\ \hline \end{array} \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ $121\)

Subtraction of Amounts of Money – Example 2:

\(\begin{array}{r} &$767\\ -\!\!\!\!\!&$345\\ \hline \end{array} \)

First line up the numbers: \(\begin{array}{r} &$767\\ -\!\!\!\!\!&$345\\ \hline \end{array}→ \) subtract the numerals in the ones’ spot column \((7 – 5 = 2)\) and put the resulting answer under the line. \(\begin{array}{r} &$767\\ -\!\!\!\!\!\!&$345 \\ \hline \end{array} \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 2\) , Continue with tens’ place. \(6 \ – \ 4=2\), \(\begin{array}{r} &$767\\ -\!\!\!\!\!\!&$345 \\ \hline \end{array} \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 2\). Subtract the numerals in the hundreds’ spot column then out this answer under the line, \(7 \ – \ 3=4\), \(\begin{array}{r} &$767\\ -\!\!\!\!\!\!&$345 \\ \hline \end{array} \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 4\). \(\begin{array}{r} &$767\\ -\!\!\!\!\!\!&$345 \\ \hline \end{array} \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ $422\)

Exercises for Subtraction of Amounts of Money

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Money Worksheets

Welcome to the money worksheets page at Math-Drills.com where you will not be short-changed! This page includes Money worksheets for counting coins and for operations with Dollars, Euros, and Pounds.

Students encounter money early on, and they must be able to manage it themselves in their everyday lives and into adulthood. There are many activities that you can do related to counting, adding, and subtracting money, so save some coins or purchase some play money to complete some of the activities on the money math worksheets below.

The policies of the United States Mint and the European Central Bank allow us to use their coin images on our worksheets. The Canadian coin images are used with permission from the Royal Canadian Mint. Permission to use Australian currency coin designs was obtained from the Royal Australian Mint.

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Subtracting Australian Dollars (Max. sub. and diff. $100)

Counting Coins Worksheets

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This is a great place to start with younger students as they are likely to encounter coins before they encounter too many bills. Including children in money transactions helps them to develop important money management skills and has benefits in other math topics such as fractions.

Until everyone starts paying with their smart phones and microchips in their fingers, coins are still a thing. The U.S. Mint still makes billions of coins every year and children will probably encounter them very early on in their life. Knowing how much money you have in coins can be accomplished with a coin counting machine, or it can be accomplished with some mental math.

  • Counting U.S. Coins Counting U.S. Coins Counting U.S. Coins including Half and One Dollar Coins Counting Small Collections of U.S. Coins Counting Small Collections of U.S. Coins including Half and One Dollar Coins
  • Counting Sorted U.S. Coins Counting Sorted U.S. Coins Counting Small Collections of Sorted U.S. Coins
  • Counting Canadian Coins Counting Canadian Coins Counting Canadian Coins (No $) Counting Small Collections of Canadian Coins Counting Small Collections of Can. Coins (No $) Counting Canadian Coins Including 50 Cent Pieces
  • Counting Sorted Canadian Coins Counting Sorted Canadian Coins Counting Sorted Canadian Coins (No $) Counting Small Collections of Sorted Canadian Coins Counting Small Collections of Sorted Canadian Coins (No $)

No one likes their coins better than the U.K. With pockets full of eight different coin values, reinforced stitching on trouser pockets and handbags is common place. Learning to count all of these coins is a feat in itself, but the worksheets in this category should help.

  • Counting British Coins Counting British Coins Counting British Coins - No Pound Coins Counting Small Collections of British Coins Counting Small Collections of British Coins (No Pound Coins)
  • Counting Australian Coins Counting Australian Coins Counting Australian Coins (No Dollars) Counting Small Collections of Australian Coins Counting Small Collections of Australian Coins (No Dollars)
  • Counting Sorted Australian Coins Counting Sorted Australian Coins Counting Sorted Australian Coins (No Dollars) Counting Small Collections of Sorted Australian Coins Counting Small Collections of Sorted Australian Coins (No Dollars)
  • Counting Euro Coins Counting Euro Coins Counting Euro Coins (No 1 or 2 Cents) Counting Euro Coins (No 1 or 2 Euro Coins) Counting Euro Coins (Only 5, 10, 20 and 50 Cent Coins) Counting Small Collections of Euro Coins Counting Small Collections of Euro Coins (No 1 or 2 Cents) Counting Small Collections of Euro Coins (No 1 or 2 Euro coins) Counting Small Collections of Euro Coins (Only 5, 10, 20 and 50 Cent Coins)
  • Counting Sorted Euro Coins Counting Sorted Euro Coins Counting Sorted Euro Coins (No 1 or 2 Cents) Counting Sorted Euro Coins (No 1 or 2 Euro coins) Counting Small Collections of Sorted Euro Coins Counting Small Collections of Sorted Euro Coins (No 1 or 2 Cents) Counting Small Collections of Sorted Euro Coins (No 1 or 2 Euro coins)
  • Counting New Zealand Coins Counting New Zealand Coins (No Dollars) Counting New Zealand Coins Counting Small Collections of New Zealand Coins (No Dollars) Counting Small Collections of New Zealand Coins

Rounding Money Amounts

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The next dollar up is a skill for young students who are not yet able to make change, but can determine how many dollars it will take to cover an amount. For example, if something is $5.45 in a store, then they would need to give $6 to cover that amount since the next dollar up from $5.45 is $6. Students should understand that any amount above zero after the decimal means they need to add another dollar to the number before the decimal in order to have enough to pay for the item. The rest of the worksheets in this section are general rounding questions involving dollar amounts.

  • Next Dollar Up (U.S. Version) Next Dollar Up (Amounts to $5 ) (U.S. Version) Next Dollar Up (Amounts to $10 ) (U.S. Version)
  • Next Dollar Up (Canadian Version) Next Dollar Up (Amounts to $5 ) ( Canadian Version) Next Dollar Up (Amounts to $10 ) ( Canadian Version)
  • Next Dollar Up (Australian Version) Next Dollar Up (Amounts to $5 ) ( Australian Version) Next Dollar Up (Amounts to $10 ) ( Australian Version)
  • Next Pound Up (U.K. Version) Next Pound Up (Amounts to £5 ) Next Pound Up (Amounts to £10 )
  • Rounding Dollar Amounts Rounding Dollar Amounts to the Nearest 5 Cents Rounding Dollar Amounts to the Nearest 10 Cents Rounding Dollar Amounts to the Nearest 20 Cents Rounding Dollar Amounts to the Nearest 25 Cents Rounding Dollar Amounts to the Nearest 50 Cents Rounding Dollar Amounts to the Nearest 1 Dollar Rounding Dollar Amounts to the Nearest 2 Dollars Rounding Dollar Amounts to the Nearest 5 Dollars
  • Rounding British Pound Amounts Rounding British Pound Amounts to the Nearest 5 Pence Rounding British Pound Amounts to the Nearest 10 Pence Rounding British Pound Amounts to the Nearest 20 Pence Rounding British Pound Amounts to the Nearest 25 Pence Rounding British Pound Amounts to the Nearest 50 Pence Rounding British Pound Amounts to the Nearest 1 Pound Rounding British Pound Amounts to the Nearest 2 Pounds Rounding British Pound Amounts to the Nearest 5 Pounds
  • Rounding Euro Amounts Rounding Euro Amounts to the Nearest 5 Cents Rounding Euro Amounts to the Nearest 10 Cents Rounding Euro Amounts to the Nearest 20 Cents Rounding Euro Amounts to the Nearest 25 Cents Rounding Euro Amounts to the Nearest 50 Cents Rounding Euro Amounts to the Nearest 1 Euro Rounding Euro Amounts to the Nearest 2 Euros Rounding Euro Amounts to the Nearest 5 Euros

Adding and Subtracting Money

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Adding money amounts is a nice way to gently move students into thinking about decimals and what a great opportunity to use some manipulatives. Students generally perform better with math that has meaning. Decimal numbers to hundredths have most likely been in students' lives since very early on as stores display prices, parents comment about the prices to help develop critical thinking in their children, so if there is one decimal that students understand well, it is money. They sometimes have trouble relating it to paper and pencil which is why manipulatives come in handy. Play money is a little cheaper than real money and doesn't disappear quite as quickly.

  • Adding Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for U.S. Canadian Currencies Adding With Amounts up to $10 Adding With Amounts up to $100 Adding in Increments of 50 Cents ($) Adding in Increments of 25 Cents ($) Adding in Increments of 10 Cents ($) Adding in Increments of 5 Cents ($)
  • Adding Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for British Currency Adding With Amounts up to £10 Adding With Amounts up to £100 Adding Increments of 50 Pence (£) Adding Increments of 20 Pence (£) Adding Increments of 10 Pence (£) Adding Increments of 5 Pence (£) Adding Increments of 2 Pence (£)
  • Adding Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for Australian and New Zealand Currencies Adding With Amounts up to $10 Adding With Amounts up to $100 Adding Increments of 50 Cents ($) Adding Increments of 20 Cents ($) Adding Increments of 10 Cents ($) Adding Increments of 5 Cents ($)
  • Adding Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for Euro Currency Adding With Amounts up to €10 Adding With Amounts up to €100 Adding Increments of 50 Euro Cents Adding Increments of 20 Euro Cents Adding Increments of 10 Euro Cents Adding Increments of 5 Euro Cents Adding Increments of 2 Euro Cents

The strategy of choice for subtracting money is the counting up strategy. It works especially well for giving change from whole dollar/Pound/Euro amounts. Following is an example of how it works. Let's say the bill at the grocery store came out to $13.46 and the cashier was presented with a $20.00 bill and for some odd reason, the monitor on his cash machine had a crack in it that obscured the amount of change to give. What would he do?! The first thing to do is to take four cents out of the drawer because he needs to add the $13.46 to an unknown amount to make $20, and four cents will bring the $13.46 up to $13.50 which makes things rounder and, for most, a little easier. Next, he needs to pull out two quarters to bring the amount up to $14 even. He can then remove a dollar bill to make the amount $15, and finally pull out a $5 bill to count up to $20. Now, if he wanted to know how much change he gave, he just needs to think back to what he pulled out of the drawer: $5 + $1 + $0.50 + $0.04 = $6.54.

  • Subtracting Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for U.S. and Canadian Currencies Subtracting With Amounts up to $10 Subtracting With Amounts up to $100 Subtracting in Increments of 50 Cents ($) Subtracting in Increments of 25 Cents ($) Subtracting in Increments of 10 Cents ($) Subtracting in Increments of 5 Cents ($)
  • Subtracting Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for British Currency Subtracting With Amounts up to £10 Subtracting With Amounts up to £100 Subtracting Increments of 50 Pence (£) Subtracting Increments of 20 Pence (£) Subtracting Increments of 10 Pence (£) Subtracting Increments of 5 Pence (£) Subtracting Increments of 2 Pence (£)
  • Subtracting Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for Australian and New Zealand Currencies Subtracting With Amounts up to $10 Subtracting With Amounts up to $100 Subtracting Increments of 50 Cents ($) Subtracting Increments of 20 Cents ($) Subtracting Increments of 10 Cents ($) Subtracting Increments of 5 Cents ($)
  • Subtracting Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for Euro Currency Subtracting With Amounts up to 10 € Subtracting With Amounts up to 100 € Subtracting Increments of 50 Euro Cents (€) Subtracting Increments of 20 Euro Cents (€) Subtracting Increments of 10 Euro Cents (€) Subtracting Increments of 5 Euro Cents (€) Subtracting Increments of 2 Euro Cents (€)
  • Adding and Subtracting Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for U.S. and Canadian Currencies Adding & Subtracting With Amounts up to $10 Adding & Subtracting With Amounts up to $100 Adding & Subtracting in Increments of 50 Cents ($) Adding & Subtracting in Increments of 25 Cents ($) Adding & Subtracting in Increments of 20 Cents ($) Adding & Subtracting in Increments of 10 Cents ($) Adding & Subtracting in Increments of 5 Cents ($)
  • Adding and Subtracting Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for British Currency Adding & Subtracting With Amounts up to £10 Adding & Subtracting With Amounts up to £100 Adding & Subtracting Increments of 50 Pence (£) Adding & Subtracting Increments of 20 Pence (£) Adding & Subtracting Increments of 10 Pence (£) Adding & Subtracting Increments of 5 Pence (£) Adding & Subtracting Increments of 2 Pence (£)
  • Adding and Subtracting Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for Australian and New Zealand Currencies Adding & Subtracting With Amounts up to $10 Adding & Subtracting With Amounts up to $100 Adding & Subtracting in Increments of 50 Cents ($) Adding & Subtracting in Increments of 20 Cents ($) Adding & Subtracting in Increments of 10 Cents ($) Adding & Subtracting in Increments of 5 Cents ($)
  • Adding and Subtracting Money Amounts with Increments Specifically for European Currency Adding & Subtracting With Amounts up to 10 € Adding & Subtracting With Amounts up to 100 € Adding & Subtracting Increments of 50 Euro Cents (€) Adding & Subtracting Increments of 20 Euro Cents (€) Adding & Subtracting Increments of 10 Euro Cents (€) Adding & Subtracting Increments of 5 Euro Cents (€) Adding & Subtracting Increments of 2 Euro Cents (€)

Making change from bills and notes worksheets.

  • Making Change from U.S. Bills Making Change from U.S. $1 Bills Making Change from U.S. $5 Bills Making Change from U.S. $10 Bills Making Change from U.S. $20 Bills Making Change from U.S. $50 Bills Making Change from U.S. $100 Bills
  • Making Change from Mixed U.S. Bills Making Change from U.S. Bills up to $5 Making Change from U.S. Bills up to $10 Making Change from U.S. Bills up to $20 Making Change from U.S. Bills up to $50 Making Change from U.S. Bills up to $100
  • Making Change from Canadian Bills Making Change from Canadian $5 Bills Making Change from Canadian $10 Bills Making Change from Canadian $20 Bills Making Change from Canadian $50 Bills Making Change from Canadian $100 Bills
  • Making Change from Mixed Canadian Bills Making Change from Canadian Bills up to $10 Making Change from Canadian Bills up to $20 Making Change from Canadian Bills up to $50 Making Change from Canadian Bills up to $100
  • Making Change from Euro Notes Making Change from Euro €5 Notes Making Change from Euro €10 Notes Making Change from Euro €20 Notes Making Change from Euro €50 Notes Making Change from Euro €100 Notes Making Change from Euro €200 Notes
  • Making Change from Mixed Euro Notes Making Change from Euro Notes up to €10 Making Change from Euro Notes up to €20 Making Change from Euro Notes up to €50 Making Change from Euro Notes up to €100 Making Change from Euro Notes up to €200

Further worksheets will be released as soon as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand releases more banknotes from Series 7.

  • Making Change from New Zealand Banknotes Making Change from New Zealand $5 Banknotes Making Change from New Zealand $10 Banknotes
  • Making Change from Mixed New Zealand Banknotes Making Change from New Zealand Banknotes up to $10

The Bank of England sent us this response regarding our request for images: "Please note that the Bank of England does not provide images of notes." Therefore, we are unable to create making change math worksheets using Bank of England banknotes.

Multiplying and Dividing Money

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It would be nice if our own money could multiply quite as nicely in our bank accounts as it does on these worksheets. Alas, we will have to settle with low interest rates multiplying our money over the span of decades. These multiplying money worksheets would go well with some money manipulatives. Simply make several piles of the same amount (the same number of piles as the multiplier), combine it all into one pile, regroup as much as possible (e.g. five ones into a five), and count up the results.

  • Multiplying Dollar Amounts by 1-Digit Multipliers (U.S. and Canada Version) Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 25 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers
  • Multiplying Dollar Amounts by 2-Digit Multipliers (U.S. and Canada Version) Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 25 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers
  • Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts by 1-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 1 Penny by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 2 Pence by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 5 Pence by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 10 Pence by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 20 Pence by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 50 Pence by One-Digit Multipliers
  • Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts by 2-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 1 Penny by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 2 Pence by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 5 Pence by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 10 Pence by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 20 Pence by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 50 Pence by Two-Digit Multipliers
  • Multiplying Dollar Amounts by 1-Digit Multipliers (Australia and New Zealand Version) Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 20 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers
  • Multiplying Dollar Amounts by 2-Digit Multipliers (Australia and New Zealand Version) Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 20 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Dollar Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers
  • Multiplying Euro Amounts by 1-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 2 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 20 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by One-Digit Multipliers
  • Multiplying Euro Amounts by 2-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 2 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 20 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers Multiplying Euro Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by Two-Digit Multipliers

Dividing money amounts by whole numbers worksheets.

  • Dividing Dollar Amounts by 1-Digit Multipliers (U.S. and Canada Version) Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 20 Cents by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 25 Cents by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by One-Digit Divisors
  • Dividing Dollar Amounts by 2-Digit Multipliers (U.S. and Canada Version) Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 20 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 25 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors
  • Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts by 1-Digit Multipliers Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 1 Penny by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 2 Pence by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 5 Pence by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 10 Pence by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 20 Pence by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 50 Pence by One-Digit Divisors
  • Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts by 2-Digit Multipliers Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 1 Penny by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 2 Pence by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 5 Pence by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 10 Pence by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 20 Pence by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Pound Sterling Amounts in Increments of 50 Pence by Two-Digit Divisors
  • Dividing Dollar Amounts by 1-Digit Multipliers (Australia and New Zealand Version) Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 20 Cents by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by One-Digit Divisors
  • Dividing Dollar Amounts by 2-Digit Multipliers (Australia and New Zealand Version) Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 20 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Dollar Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors
  • Dividing Euro Amounts by 1-Digit Multipliers Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 2 Cents by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 20 Cents by One-Digit Divisors Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by One-Digit Divisors
  • Dividing Euro Amounts by 2-Digit Multipliers Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 1 Cent by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 2 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 5 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 10 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 20 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors Dividing Euro Amounts in Increments of 50 Cents by Two-Digit Divisors

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Word Problems with Addition and Subtraction

Money Prodigy

16 Money Word Problems with Solutions and Answers (By Grade)

By: Author Amanda L. Grossman

Posted on Last updated: January 9, 2024

Develop students’ money life skills plus work on math concepts with real-life money word problems with solutions and answers.

Bell ringers, math centers, classroom money pickles, daily warm-ups…you can sneak these money word problems with solutions and answers into your student’s day in lots of different ways.

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Or, make them the highlight of your 30-minute personal finance session – use whatever time you’ve got.  

The exciting thing about using money word problems and consumer math worksheets is you’re giving your students the chance to practice both math AND money life skills they’ll be able to use out in the wilds of the “real world” (like in the produce section of the super market).

Awesome! Let’s dig in.

Money Word Problems with Solutions and Answers

Money word problems can begin as early as 2 nd grade with simple addition and subtraction.

And they get increasingly more complex – two steps, then multiple steps, and more complex thinking – as students go through middle school and then high school.

We’ll start with the easier money word problems, and move into more complex ones, by grade.

Psst: do your students need a refresher on counting money or identifying coins? Here are free 2 nd grade money worksheets , 14 money counting games , and a bunch of free consumer math worksheets .

Money Word Problems Grade 3

While there’s no mention of money for Grade 3 Common Core Standards , you can relate several of the math standards to money word problems.

Teaching students math AND money life skills at the same time? #winning.

For example:

  • Number and Operations in Base Ten (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.2) : Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
  • Operations and Algebraic Thinking (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.D.8) : Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.

Here are some worksheets with money word problems to help your students practice these concepts.

1. Money Task Cards + Scavenger Hunt

This free set of money task cards each has mostly one-step money word problems on them.

You can cut them out, and do a scavenger hunt around the room to get students up and moving. OR, she has lots of other ideas for how to use them. There’s also a worksheet asking students to come up with their own money word problem using specific amounts.

Very helpful!

2. Money Shopping Word Problems

Scroll down on this page, and you’ll find a nice collection of shopping money word problem worksheets for free.

Students will work through:

  • Adding up the cost of ordered items from a menu
  • Calculating their change after an order
  • Calculating sales tax

They’ve also got some good free worksheets on Wage word problems, simple and compound interest calculation word problems, etc.

Hint: there’s worksheets in here for older grades, too.

Two-Step Money Word Problems for 3 rd Graders

You likely saw above that third graders are supposed to be doing two-step word problems.

Two-step money word problems require two calculations to complete them. They’re not entirely straightforward – your students will need to think things through a bit more before they can come up with the correct answer.

3. Money Within $100 Word Problems

Get your set of 5 free, two-step money word problems within $100. Each word problem has space to draw and work through the problem.

4. Simple Two-Step Money Word Problems

Here’s a three-page set of two-step money word problems that have students add up the total amount of spending, then figure out how much change they should get back.

There are spaces for students to work out each of the two steps.

Hint: this is a free set of money word problems, but you’ll need a free Teachers Pay Teachers account to access it.

5. August Problem Solving Path Worksheets

I just love the real-world approach this packet of word problems takes.

She includes a math journal for each problem (there is one money word problem, and the rest are word problems involving other common core standards for 3 rd graders), and a rubric on the math journal sheet so that you can easily grade based on your student’s work.

There’s both a US and a UK version.

6. Two Simple Two-Step Money Word Problems

And here’s another set of two-step money word problems for 2 nd -4 th graders. Again, kids are asked to add up the total cost of items purchased, then calculate how much change they would get back.

7. Can I Buy It? Word Problems

If you’re looking for an easier set of two-step word problems for your bunch of students, then you should check these out.

8. Mix of One-Step and Two-Step Money Word Problems

Here’s a simple worksheet that has a mix of both two-step and one-step money word problems for 3 rd graders. The theme is around ordering food items.

Money Word Problems with Solutions and Answers Grade 5

There are no Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) specifically for money math at the 5th grade level.

However, you can relate the math concepts in the CCSSM to real-life money scenarios with these money word problems.

  • Number and Operations in Base Ten (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.B.5 – B.7) : Students should be able to perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths (which is an essential skill when working with money).
  • Operations and Algebraic Thinking (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.A.2) : Students should be able to understand and write expressions and equations and solve real-world and mathematical problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

1. Bertie’s Big Win

Students are tasked with figuring out how much money Bertie won through the lottery, based on the fractional amounts he spent on various things (like a house, a trip to space, a luxury yacht, etc.).

Answer sheet is included, which is good – because this is a tough one!

Hint: they say on the website that the 4 th grade versions of his money word problems are a bit easier than the 5 th grade ones, so you might want to try those if this seems too hard for your class.

2. YMI’s Healthy Meal, Healthy Budget Worksheets

Grab your free teaching kit (for grades 3-5, then 6-8) that pairs healthy eating lessons with 5 money math word problems you’d find in the real world.

For example, the first word problem asks students to plan a meal for two people using chicken tenders as the base. They’re given the serving size for each person, then two different options to buy and asked to calculate which is the best money (by calculating the per-unit cost and then comparing that with what they get). 

Answers and explanations are provided.

3. Mixed Practice Money Word Problems

Students are given three paragraphs describing a real-life scenario that is going to cost money. Then, students are asked a series of questions below it, and will need to use multiple kinds of calculations to solve them (subtraction, addition, multiplication, etc.).

4. Value Your Power Word Problems

Here’s a set of money math worksheets tied to electricity use in the household.

In the first activity, students are asked to decipher an electricity bill. They’ll chart the kilowatts used each month of the year, and then work through a series of questions based on that information (such as calculating an average monthly cost).

There’s also a Value Your Power Scoreboard worksheet students can take home as a family challenge.

Hint: it says it’s for 4 th grade – but I suspect these would be great for some 5 th grade students anyway.

5. Thanksgiving Dinner PBL

This project for grades 3-5 starts with the following driving question:

“ I need to feed my family of six for Thanksgiving. For my meal I need an appetizer, main dish, two side dishes, a dessert, and a drink (at least). I have $175 to spend on all the ingredients and any decorations I may want. What should I make?”

Students are tasked with creating a meal plan, recipes, and a grocery list with prices.

Hint: you’ll need a free account on ShareMyLesson.com to download this free lesson plan and rubric.

Advanced Money Word Problems for Older Students

Got a group of high schoolers, or advanced middle schoolers to find money word problems for? These multi-step money word problems and money-thinkers might be just the thing.

Money Word Problem #1: Ad Sale Decode

Money Lesson : Ads aren't always truthful, or as good of a deal as they first seem.

Norgay Sherpa, a mighty Everest climber who has personally climbed to the top of Everest three times (called summitting), saw a television commercial for a pair of Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles. They have non-slip grips + are collapsible (something that would be very helpful on future climbs).

He wants to purchase them, but is confused about how much his total cost will be. Here are the details for a pair of trekking poles:

  • Two easy payments of $127.05
  • $9.95 Shipping & Handling
  • Get one extra pair free (an incredible deal!), just pay Shipping & Handling (S&H)

What is Sherpa Norgay's total cost going to be?

Answer : $274. How you get there is adding the two “easy payments” of $127.05 + $127.05 + $9.95 S&H + $9.95 S&H (for the second “free” pair).

Money Word Problem #2: Car Insurance Snafu

Money Lesson : How auto insurance works.

One of your expedition partners, Sandy, is facing a money dilemma. She called her husband over Base Camp's satellite phone and found out he was in a car accident. Don't worry, he's okay! But their family car looks like it was in an Avalanche.

Here are the details:

  • The accident was her husband's fault, meaning he hit the other car.
  • Her family has a liability auto insurance policy that insures both of their vehicles.
  • They pay a monthly premium of $96/month.
  • They took the vehicle to a repair shop, and the quote to repair their car is $875.
  • They have an auto insurance deductible of $500.

How much is this car repair going to cost Sandy and her family out of their own pocket?

Answer : $875. They don't have comprehensive car insurance, and Liability Only insurance means costs to repair the other person's car will be paid, but not their own car. So, they're left to pay the full $875.

Money Word Problem #3: Foreign Currency Mix Up

Money Lesson : How to figure out the value of a US Dollar against one of the other 168 currencies in the world.

Mingma Sherpa has been an outstanding partner for your expedition team. He's done all of his duties to help you on Everest − such as setting up your tents and cooking some of your meals − and was paid 360,908.33 Nepalese Rupees for doing so.

It is common courtesy to tip your Sherpa, especially when they've done a great job. If you were to tip Mingma 51,593.24 Nepalese Rupees, how many US Dollars would that be?

Assume that 1 US dollar = 103.186 Nepalese Rupees.

Answer : $500 US Dollars. That's 51,593.24/103.186.

I hope you've found some helpful money word problems with solutions and answers. I think these can open up some fun and helpful discussions with and between students that will help them manage their money as adults.

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Basic Arithmetic : Addition and Subtraction with Money

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for basic arithmetic, all basic arithmetic resources, example questions, example question #1 : money and time.

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Example Question #1 : Addition And Subtraction With Money

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How much did John spend in total on school supplies? 

subtraction money problem solving

In order to solve this problem, you must add all of the costs of school supplies together. This can be done through the following equation: 

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You must subtract the cost of the two purchases from the overall paycheck amount.

Begin by subtracting the shoe purchase from the total paycheck amount:

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Then, subtract the cost of the dress: 

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Example Question #1 : How To Add

Approximately how much will John need to pay if a pair of shoes cost $42.64, a pair of pants costs $37.99, and a shirt costs $21.34.

The key word, "approximately," indicates that we must round each of these values. Let's round to the nearest tens place because each of our answer choices is rounded to the tens place.

Shoes cost $42.64. 

$42.64 rounded (down) to the nearest tens place is $40.

Pants cost $37.99.

$37.99 rounded (up) to the nearest tens place is $40.

A shirt costs $21.34.

$21.34 rounded (down) to the nearest tens place is $20.

Let's add up our estimated prices.

$40 + $40 + $20 =

Example Question #6 : Addition And Subtraction With Money

Approximately how much will Sophie need to buy a shirt at $12.99, a loaf of bread at $3.99, and a television at $43.76?

Since we're looking for an approximate value, we need to round our numbers up. Adding the three items gives a total of $60.74, so at least $61 is needed - thus $61 is the correct answer.

Laura is going bowling with her friends this weekend and she is using some of the money that she has saved up from allowance and her birthday. She will have to pay a flat fee of $8 to rent her shoes and $10.50 per game she bowls.  If she has planned to bowl 4 games and she is only taking $50 with her to the bowling alley will she have enough money?  If yes, how much money will she have when she leaves the bowling alley?

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None of the other answers.

The flat fee for the shoes will only be paid once since the shoes will be used for all four games.  The cost per game will be paid each time one game finishes and a new one is started.

To calculate her cost add the fee for the shoes and the fee for each game played.  That would be $8 (shoes) + $10.50 (game 1) + $10.50 (game 2) + $10.50 (game 3) + $10.50 (game 4) = $50 (total cost).

Laura had $50 with her so there was enough money and nothing left over when she left the bowling alley.

Example Question #8 : Addition And Subtraction With Money

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In this problem, the costs of the items can be rounded to either the nearest dollar, or the nearest ten cents. 

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Approximately how much does he pay in total?

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First, add up all of the values:

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Another way to solve this problem is to round the four values to their nearest whole numbers and then sum those rounded values:

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Year 3 Money Challenges Solving Money Problems

Welcome to our Year 3 Money Challenges page. Here you will find our selection of printable money problem worksheets to help your child learn to use their money skills to solve a range of problems.

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Year 3 Money Learning

Knowing how to handle and calculate with money is a very important life-skill.

During Year 3, children build on their knowledge and skills they have achieved during Year 2.

By the time children reach the end of Year 3, they should be able to:-

  • use decimal notation for amounts of money, e.g. £3.27
  • change amounts in £ to amounts in pence and back;
  • count money up to £10;
  • calculate change for amounts of money up to £1 mentally;
  • solve simple problems involving money;
  • use informal methods to add and subtract money amounts in £ and pence.

Our worksheets will support your child with these objectives.

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Year 3 Money Challenges Information

The following worksheets involve solving challenges involving money amounts. They are a great way to consolidate and extend money learning once children are confident with counting money amounts.

The challenges start off at a fairly easy level with problems that involve lower value coins and smaller money amounts. The challenges later on involve more complex problems with larger values to calculate.

If you are teaching a class or group of children, then these sheets should give you some great differentiated learning activities with a money theme.

An answer sheet is available for each challenge provided.

The money challenges in each section are carefully graded, allowing you to introduce concepts at an easier level before introducing harder work, or differentiate within your class.

Using the sheets in this section will help your child to:

  • count money in coins up to £1;
  • develop their reasoning and thinking skills;
  • solve problems involving money.

All the money worksheets in this section will help your child to become more confident with money, and develop better problem solving skills.

Year 3 Money Challenges Worksheets

There are 3 challenges - Tyger's Money Square Challenge, Row of Coins Challenge and How Much Money Challenge.

Each main challenge has several versions which start with the easiest level and progress onto harder levels of challenge.

Row of Coins Challenges

  • Row of Coins Challenge 1
  • PDF version
  • Row of Coins Challenge 2
  • Row of Coins Challenge 3
  • Row of Coins Challenge 4

Tyger's Money Square Challenges

  • Tyger's Money Square Challenge 1
  • Tyger's Money Square Challenge 2
  • Tyger's Money Square Challenge 3
  • Tyger's Money Square Challenge 4

How Much Money Challenges

  • How Much Money Challenge 1
  • How Much Money Challenge 2
  • How Much Money Challenge 3

Extension Activity Ideas

If you are looking for a way to extend learning with the How Much Money challenge, why not...

Try playing 'How Much Money' in pairs.

One person chooses 2 or 3 coins and the other person has to ask questions which involve 'yes' or 'no' answers.

To make the game more interesting, have a maximum of 5 questions before you make a guess!

Looking for some more UK money worksheets?

We also have some counting money worksheets with amounts up to £1 or £5.

The sheets are at a more basic level than those on this page.

  • Free UK Money Worksheets Coins up to £1
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Money Riddles

These puzzles are a great money starter activity to get children thinking and puzzling out which the correct answer is out of a set number of choices. They are great for partner work too.

UK Money Riddles

If you are looking for some fun learning puzzles involving money, then look no further.

The puzzle sheets in this section are designed primarily for children in Years 3 and 4 who need to develop their problem solving skills and mathematical language.

Using these challenges will help your child to:

  • apply their existing skills to puzzle out clues;
  • understand money terminology;
  • develop their thinking skills.
  • Money Riddles for Kids (UK coins)

Money Column Addition Worksheets

Here you will find a selection of Column Addition Money sheets designed to help your child add different amounts of money.

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  • add up a range of money amounts involving decimals.

The worksheets in this section are aimed at children in Years 4 and 5.

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Here you will find a selection of Column Subtraction Money sheets designed to help your child subtract different amounts of money.

  • subtract a range of money amounts involving decimals.
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