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Money Problem Solving

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Money Problem Solving

Money and calculator illustration

💰 Part 1: Choose the Right Operation

Read each problem carefully. Circle the correct operation to solve it.

1. Tom has $35. He buys a toy for $18. How much money does he have left?

Addition (+)

Subtraction (−)

Multiplication (×)

Division (÷)

2. A pencil costs $3. If Sarah wants to buy 6 pencils, how much money does she need?

Addition (+)

Subtraction (−)

Multiplication (×)

Division (÷)

3. Jake had $20. His mum gave him $15 more. How much does he have now?

Addition (+)

Subtraction (−)

Multiplication (×)

Division (÷)

📊 Part 2: Solve and Show Your Work

For each problem: draw a bar model or picture, write a number sentence, and solve.

4. A sticker costs $4. How much do 7 stickers cost?

Draw your model here:

Number sentence: _________________ = _______

Answer: $ _______

5. Emma has $60. She spends $25 on a book. How much money does she have left?

Draw your model here:

Number sentence: _________________ = _______

Answer: $ _______

6. A shop has 48 lollies to put into bags. Each bag holds 6 lollies. How many bags can they make?

Draw your model here:

Number sentence: _________________ = _______

Answer: _______ bags

🌟 Part 3: Challenge Problems

7. Amy wants to buy 3 books that cost $12 each. She has $40. Does she have enough money? Show your working.

Answer: _________________ Explain: _________________________________

8. Extension: Create your own money problem that uses multiplication. Write the problem, draw a model, and solve it.

My problem: _________________________________________________

Number sentence: _________________ = _______

Answer: _________________________________

9. Explain your thinking: How do you know when to use multiplication instead of addition in money problems?

✅ Success Criteria - Tick when you can do this!

I can choose the right operation (+, −, ×, ÷) for money problems

I can write number sentences to match problems

I can draw models (bar models or pictures) to help solve problems

I can explain my thinking clearly

I can check my answers make sense

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