Word Problems with Money 💰
Instructions: Read each word problem carefully. Show your working and write your answer in dollars and cents.
1. Sarah bought a chocolate bar for $2.50 and a drink for $3.20. How much did she spend altogether?
Working:
Answer: $ ______________
2. Tom had $10.00. He bought a toy car for $6.75. How much money does he have left?
Working:
Answer: $ ______________
3. Emma saves $5.00 each week. How much money will she have saved after 4 weeks?
Working:
Answer: $ ______________
4. A notebook costs $4.50 and a pencil costs $1.25. How much would it cost to buy both items?
Working:
Answer: $ ______________
5. Jack sold his old books for $8.00 and his old toys for $12.50. How much money did he make in total?
Working:
Answer: $ ______________
6. Mia had $25.00. She spent $9.35 at the shop. How much money does she have now?
Working:
Answer: $ ______________
💡 Remember: Always include the dollar sign ($) and write cents with two decimal places!