Final Answer:
The broom was late because it was sweeping up the cents!
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Explanation:
Let’s go step by step.
First, you need to subtract all the money problems. For example:
- $6.00 – $4.99 = $1.01 → That’s the letter V
- $5.00 – $2.35 = $2.65 → That’s the letter E
- Keep doing this for every problem.
After you solve each one, look at the answer and find which letter is next to it in the box (like V, E, T, etc.).
Then, write the letters in order under the blank lines at the bottom. When you put them all together, they spell a funny riddle answer.
In this case, the letters spell: “THE BROOM WAS SWEEPING UP THE CENTS!”
That’s why the broom was late — it was busy cleaning up the cents! 😊
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of riddle math worksheet.