Let's solve each problem step by step. The goal is to
add the costs of two items and express the total in
pounds (£), remembering that:
- 100 pence (p) = £1
- So, for amounts in pence, convert to pounds by dividing by 100.
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1) Apple: 80p, Orange: 80p
Add:
80p + 80p = 160p
Convert to pounds:
160 ÷ 100 = £1.60
✔ Answer: £1.60
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2) Lettuce: 50p, Cucumber: 70p
50p + 70p = 120p
120 ÷ 100 = £1.20
✔ Answer: £1.20
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3) Bun: 40p, Muffin: 60p
40p + 60p = 100p
100 ÷ 100 = £1.00
✔ Answer: £1.00
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4) Apple: 20p, Orange: 30p
20p + 30p = 50p
50 ÷ 100 = £0.50
✔ Answer: £0.50
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5) Burger: £8.75, Fries: £3.95
Add decimals directly:
£8.75 + £3.95
Break it down:
- 8 + 3 = 11
- 0.75 + 0.95 = 1.70
- Total: 11 + 1.70 = £12.70
✔ Answer: £12.70
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6) Sandwich: £8.41, Fruit: £6.47
Add:
£8.41 + £6.47
Break it down:
- 8 + 6 = 14
- 0.41 + 0.47 = 0.88
- Total: £14.88
✔ Answer: £14.88
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7) Soup: £2.95, Bun: £1.24
£2.95 + £1.24
Break it down:
- 2 + 1 = 3
- 0.95 + 0.24 = 1.19
- Total: 3 + 1.19 = £4.19
✔ Answer: £4.19
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8) Pancakes: £1.89, Fruit: £2.77
£1.89 + £2.77
Break it down:
- 1 + 2 = 3
- 0.89 + 0.77 = 1.66
- Total: 3 + 1.66 = £4.66
✔ Answer: £4.66
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✔ Final Answers:
1) £1.60
2) £1.20
3) £1.00
4) £0.50
5) £12.70
6) £14.88
7) £4.19
8) £4.66
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- For problems in
pence, add the numbers and divide by 100 to get pounds.
- For problems in
pounds with decimals, just add the decimal numbers like normal.
- Always line up the decimal points when adding.
This helps build a strong understanding of
money and decimals, which is key for real-life math! 🥷💰
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of year 4 maths worksheet.
