Let’s solve each question step by step.
We know:
- You have
$8 and 55c to spend.
- Bag of bananas =
$1 and 75c
- Bag of pears =
$2 and 25c
- Bag of apples =
$2 and 45c
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Question 1: The bag of apples costs ___ more than the bag of pears.
Apples: $2.45
Pears: $2.25
Difference: $2.45 - $2.25 =
$0.20 → that’s
20 cents
✔ Answer:
20c
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Question 2: The bag of pears costs ___ more than the bag of bananas.
Pears: $2.25
Bananas: $1.75
Difference: $2.25 - $1.75 =
$0.50 → that’s
50 cents
✔ Answer:
50c
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Question 3: The bag of apples costs ___ more than the bag of bananas.
Apples: $2.45
Bananas: $1.75
Difference: $2.45 - $1.75 =
$0.70 → that’s
70 cents
✔ Answer:
70c
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Question 4: How much would I have left if I bought a bag of apples?
You start with: $8.55
Apples cost: $2.45
Left: $8.55 - $2.45 =
$6.10
✔ Answer:
$6 and 10c
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Question 5: How much would I have left if I bought a bag of pears?
Start: $8.55
Pears: $2.25
Left: $8.55 - $2.25 =
$6.30
✔ Answer:
$6 and 30c
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Question 6: How much would I have left if I bought a bag of bananas?
Start: $8.55
Bananas: $1.75
Left: $8.55 - $1.75 =
$6.80
✔ Answer:
$6 and 80c
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Question 7: How much would one bag of each fruit cost in total?
Bananas: $1.75
Pears: $2.25
Apples: $2.45
Add them up:
First, add bananas + pears:
$1.75 + $2.25 = $4.00
Then add apples:
$4.00 + $2.45 =
$6.45
✔ Answer:
$6 and 45c
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Final Answer:
1. 20c
2. 50c
3. 70c
4. $6 and 10c
5. $6 and 30c
6. $6 and 80c
7. $6 and 45c
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adding and subtracting money worksheet.