Let’s solve each problem step by step using the menu prices:
Menu:
- hot dog: $2.75
- popcorn: $2.50
- soda: $2.25
- pizza slice: $3.55
- nachos: $4.25
- skittles: $1.50
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Problem 1: Nathan purchased one of everything on the menu. How much money did he spend?
Add all the prices:
2.75 (hot dog)
+ 2.50 (popcorn)
+ 2.25 (soda)
+ 3.55 (pizza slice)
+ 4.25 (nachos)
+ 1.50 (skittles)
= ?
Let’s add step by step:
2.75 + 2.50 = 5.25
5.25 + 2.25 = 7.50
7.50 + 3.55 = 11.05
11.05 + 4.25 = 15.30
15.30 + 1.50 =
16.80
✔ Answer: 16.80
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Problem 2: George wants to purchase a hot dog, soda and nachos. He has $8.00. How much more money does he need?
First, add the cost of those three items:
hot dog: 2.75
soda: 2.25
nachos: 4.25
2.75 + 2.25 = 5.00
5.00 + 4.25 =
9.25
He has $8.00, so he needs:
9.25 - 8.00 =
1.25
✔ Answer: 1.25
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Problem 3: Blaise’s bill was $16.25. He gave the cashier $50.00. What was his change?
Subtract the bill from what he gave:
50.00 - 16.25 =
33.75
✔ Answer: 33.75
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Problem 4: I gave the cashier $10.00 and received $3.70 change.
(a) What was my bill?
Bill = Amount given - Change received
10.00 - 3.70 =
6.30
(b) Which two items did I purchase?
We need two items that add up to 6.30.
Check combinations:
- hot dog (2.75) + nachos (4.25) = 7.00 → too high
- hot dog (2.75) + pizza slice (3.55) = 6.30
✔
- popcorn (2.50) + nachos (4.25) = 6.75 → too high
- soda (2.25) + nachos (4.25) = 6.50 → too high
- skittles (1.50) + nachos (4.25) = 5.75 → too low
- popcorn (2.50) + pizza slice (3.55) = 6.05 → close but not exact
- soda (2.25) + pizza slice (3.55) = 5.80 → too low
- hot dog (2.75) + popcorn (2.50) = 5.25 → too low
Only
hot dog + pizza slice = 2.75 + 3.55 = 6.30
✔ Answers:
(a) 6.30
(b) hot dog and pizza slice
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Problem 5: What is the difference in cost between nachos and hot dog?
nachos: 4.25
hot dog: 2.75
Difference: 4.25 - 2.75 =
1.50
✔ Answer: 1.50
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Problem 6: If Chelsea buys 6 nachos and she gives the cashier $50.00, how much change should she receive?
One nacho = 4.25
Six nachos = 6 × 4.25
Calculate:
4.25 × 6 =
4 × 6 = 24
0.25 × 6 = 1.50
Total = 24 + 1.50 =
25.50
Change = 50.00 - 25.50 =
24.50
✔ Answer: 24.50
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Problem 7: Reshea has $0.60. How much more money does she need to purchase a slice of pizza?
Pizza slice = 3.55
She has 0.60
Needed: 3.55 - 0.60 =
2.95
✔ Answer: 2.95
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Final Answer:
1. 16.80
2. 1.25
3. 33.75
4. (a) 6.30 (b) hot dog and pizza slice
5. 1.50
6. 24.50
7. 2.95
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of money word problems worksheet.