Here are the solutions to the math problems, worked out step by step.
Step-by-Step Calculations:
a) £3.45 + £4.60
* Add the pence: $45 + 60 = 105$ pence. This is £1 and 5 pence.
* Add the pounds: $3 + 4 = 7$.
* Add the extra pound from the pence: $7 + 1 = 8$.
* Total:
£8.05
b) £4.22 + £5.12
* Add the pence: $22 + 12 = 34$ pence.
* Add the pounds: $4 + 5 = 9$.
* Total:
£9.34
c) £1.63 + £5.83
* Add the pence: $63 + 83 = 146$ pence. This is £1 and 46 pence.
* Add the pounds: $1 + 5 = 6$.
* Add the extra pound from the pence: $6 + 1 = 7$.
* Total:
£7.46
d) £5.73 + £1.99
* Add the pence: $73 + 99 = 172$ pence. This is £1 and 72 pence.
* Add the pounds: $5 + 1 = 6$.
* Add the extra pound from the pence: $6 + 1 = 7$.
* Total:
£7.72
e) £2.89 + £6.78
* Add the pence: $89 + 78 = 167$ pence. This is £1 and 67 pence.
* Add the pounds: $2 + 6 = 8$.
* Add the extra pound from the pence: $8 + 1 = 9$.
* Total:
£9.67
f) £4.45 + £7.22
* Add the pence: $45 + 22 = 67$ pence.
* Add the pounds: $4 + 7 = 11$.
* Total:
£11.67
Word Problems:
g) Sarah has £3.50 and her friend David gives her £2.75.
* Add the pence: $50 + 75 = 125$ pence. This is £1 and 25 pence.
* Add the pounds: $3 + 2 = 5$.
* Add the extra pound: $5 + 1 = 6$.
* Total:
£6.25
h) Long has £8.50 and her brother gives her £3.75.
* Add the pence: $50 + 75 = 125$ pence. This is £1 and 25 pence.
* Add the pounds: $8 + 3 = 11$.
* Add the extra pound: $11 + 1 = 12$.
* Total:
£12.25
Final Answer:
a) £8.05
b) £9.34
c) £7.46
d) £7.72
e) £9.67
f) £11.67
g) £6.25
h) £12.25
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of decimal money worksheet.
