Let me work through each word problem step by step.
Problem 1:
- I have £250 to spend
- Trampoline costs £169
- Cover costs £39
- Total cost = £169 + £39 = £208
- Change = £250 - £208 = £42
Problem 2:
- I have £30 to spend
- Soft dough costs £8.45
- Modelling tools cost £12.35
- Total cost = £8.45 + £12.35 = £20.80
- Change = £30 - £20.80 = £9.20
Problem 3:
- Mum and Dad have £400 to spend
- Laptop costs £279.50
- Cordless mouse costs £14
- Total cost = £279.50 + £14 = £293.50
- Change = £400 - £293.50 = £106.50
Problem 4:
- Sally has £25 to spend
- Microphone costs £14.75
- Stand costs £7.15
- Total cost = £14.75 + £7.15 = £21.90
- Change = £25 - £21.90 = £3.10
Problem 5:
- Won £500 on the lottery
- Tent costs £348.50
- Airbed costs £45.50
- Total cost = £348.50 + £45.50 = £394.00
- Change = £500 - £394 = £106
Problem 6:
- Granny gave £60
- Sandpit costs £49.99
- Sand costs £5.00
- Total cost = £49.99 + £5.00 = £54.99
- Change = £60 - £54.99 = £5.01
Let me verify all calculations:
1. £169 + £39 = £208, £250 - £208 = £42 ✓
2. £8.45 + £12.35 = £20.80, £30 - £20.80 = £9.20 ✓
3. £279.50 + £14 = £293.50, £400 - £293.50 = £106.50 ✓
4. £14.75 + £7.15 = £21.90, £25 - £21.90 = £3.10 ✓
5. £348.50 + £45.50 = £394, £500 - £394 = £106 ✓
6. £49.99 + £5 = £54.99, £60 - £54.99 = £5.01 ✓
All calculations are correct.
Final Answer:
1. £42
2. £9.20
3. £106.50
4. £3.10
5. £106
6. £5.01
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable money problem worksheets.
