Money Change Subtraction

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💰 Part 1: Finding Change (Whole Dollars)

Instructions: Calculate the change for each purchase. Write the number sentence and your answer. Use mathematical language like "subtract," "change," and "difference."

1. You buy a toy car for $8. You pay with a $10 note. How much change do you get?

Number sentence: ________________

2. A book costs $12. You give the shopkeeper $20. What is your change?

Number sentence: ________________

3. You purchase a lunch for $6. You pay with a $10 note. Calculate the difference.

Number sentence: ________________

4. A pencil case costs $15. You pay with a $20 note. How much change will you receive?

Number sentence: ________________

🛒 Part 2: Multiple Items and Change

Instructions: Calculate the total cost first, then find the change. Show your working in the math work box.

5. You buy:

• A sandwich for $7

• A drink for $3

You pay with a $20 note. How much change do you get?

6. At the shop you purchase:

• A magazine for $5

• Lollies for $4

• A pen for $3

You give the shopkeeper $20. What is your change?

7. Multiple choice: You buy items totalling $18. You pay with a $50 note. Your change is:

$28

$32

$38

$42

🏪 Part 3: Real-Life Shopping Problems

8. You are at the dairy. You want to buy a pie for $4.50 and a juice for $2.50. You have a $10 note. Do you have enough money? If yes, how much change will you get?

9. Create your own shopping problem: Choose 2 items with prices, decide how much money you pay with, then calculate the change. Write the complete problem and solve it.

10. Explain in your own words: Why is subtraction important when we go shopping? Use mathematical language in your answer.

Remember: When calculating change, we subtract the cost from the amount paid. Always check your answer makes sense!