Let's solve each of the addition problems on the "Mexican Food Menu Math" worksheet. We'll add the prices of the food items in each column and write the total in the blank box below.
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Problem 7:
- $12.99 (Huevos Rancheros)
- $22.99 (Fajitas)
- $18.95 (Chili)
Add them:
```
12.99
+ 22.99
+ 18.95
-------
```
Step-by-step:
- Add the cents: 99 + 99 = 198 cents → $1.98 (carry over $1)
- Add the dollars: 12 + 22 + 18 = 52, plus carry-over $1 = $53
- Total: $53 + $1.98 =
$54.97
✔ Answer: $54.97
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Problem 8:
- $9.50 (Burrito)
- $9.50 (Burrito)
- $7.50 (Taco)
Add them:
```
9.50
+ 9.50
+ 7.50
------
```
- Cents: 50 + 50 + 50 = 150 cents = $1.50
- Dollars: 9 + 9 + 7 = 25, plus $1 = $26
- Total:
$26.50
✔ Answer: $26.50
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Problem 9:
- $6.99 (Quesadilla)
- $0.00 (Nachos – free!)
- $4.45 (Salsa)
Add them:
```
6.99
+ 0.00
+ 4.45
------
```
- 6.99 + 4.45 = 11.44
✔ Answer: $11.44
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Problem 10:
- $5.99 (Chicken with rice)
- $3.50 (Flan)
- $7.99 (Guacamole & chips)
Add them:
```
5.99
+ 3.50
+ 7.99
------
```
- Cents: 99 + 50 + 99 = 248 cents = $2.48
- Dollars: 5 + 3 + 7 = 15, plus $2 = $17
- Total:
$17.48
✔ Answer: $17.48
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Problem 11:
- $5.99 (Enchilada)
- $13.45 (Tamales)
- $4.25 (Churros)
Add them:
```
5.99
+13.45
+ 4.25
------
```
- Cents: 99 + 45 + 25 = 169 cents = $1.69
- Dollars: 5 + 13 + 4 = 22, plus $1 = $23
- Total:
$23.69
✔ Answer: $23.69
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Problem 12:
- $2.45 (Taco)
- $3.45 (Taco)
- $6.50 (Nacho bowl)
Add them:
```
2.45
+ 3.45
+ 6.50
------
```
- Cents: 45 + 45 + 50 = 140 cents = $1.40
- Dollars: 2 + 3 + 6 = 11, plus $1 = $12
- Total:
$12.40
✔ Answer: $12.40
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✔ Final Answers:
| Problem | Total |
|--------|-------------|
| 7 | $54.97 |
| 8 | $26.50 |
| 9 | $11.44 |
| 10 | $17.48 |
| 11 | $23.69 |
| 12 | $12.40 |
You can now fill these totals into the boxes on the worksheet!
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or help with formatting!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of menu math worksheet printable.
