Let's solve each of the money word problems step by step.
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Problem 1:
John had $42.50 more than Jack who has $22.30. How much money does John have?
Step-by-step solution:
- Jack has $22.30.
- John has $42.50
more than Jack.
- So, add $42.50 to Jack’s amount:
$$
22.30 + 42.50 = 64.80
$$
✔ Answer: John has
$64.80.
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Problem 2:
Henry had $31.80 and then bought ice-cream for $27.50. How much has he left?
Step-by-step solution:
- Henry started with $31.80.
- He spent $27.50 on ice cream.
- Subtract the cost from his initial amount:
$$
31.80 - 27.50 = 4.30
$$
✔ Answer: Henry has
$4.30 left.
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Problem 3:
Chris has $73.60. He needs $94.20 to buy some revision books. How much more money does he need to buy them?
Step-by-step solution:
- Chris needs $94.20.
- He currently has $73.60.
- Subtract what he has from what he needs:
$$
94.20 - 73.60 = 20.60
$$
✔ Answer: Chris needs
$20.60 more.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
$64.80
2.
$4.30
3.
$20.60
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade money word problems worksheet.
