Final Answer:
$27.25
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Explanation:
Let’s go step by step.
First row:
- Money used = $50
- Items bought: book ($10.25) + basketball ($12.50)
- Total cost = 10.25 + 12.50 = $22.75
- Change due = 50 - 22.75 = $27.25
Second row:
- Money used = $5
- Items bought: sandwich ($3.10) + chips ($1.50)
- Total cost = 3.10 + 1.50 = $4.60
- Change due = 5 - 4.60 = $0.40
Third row:
- Money used = $20
- Items bought: glove ($14.50) + bread ($3.20)
- Total cost = 14.50 + 3.20 = $17.70
- Change due = 20 - 17.70 = $2.30
So the first change due is $27.25. That’s the answer you need to fill in.
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Teach the Topic:
This is about giving back change when you buy things.
Imagine you go to a store and buy something that costs $3, but you give the cashier a $5 bill. The cashier gives you back $2 — that’s your change.
To find change:
→ Add up how much all the items cost.
→ Subtract that total from the money you gave.
→ What’s left is your change.
Easy example:
You buy a candy for $1 and a drink for $2. You pay with a $5 bill.
Total cost = 1 + 2 = $3
Change = 5 - 3 = $2
That’s it! Just subtract the total price from the money you gave.
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Practice Task:
You buy a pencil for $0.75 and an eraser for $0.50. You pay with a $2 bill. How much change should you get?
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 4th grade financial literacy worksheet.
