Subtract Money Word Problems (Up to $1.00)
π΅ Calculate the Change! The classic subtraction word problem always involves giving the cashier a shiny dollar, and seeing what they give back.
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
Concept
You know the rules. It's time to put them entirely into action inside a story.
π― The Trick Clues: 1. "Calculate his change." -> This means SUBTRACTION. (Money given - Price = Change). 2. "How much MORE does the toy cost than the book?" -> "Difference" always means SUBTRACTION. (Big Price - Small Price). 3. "She had $0.90 but LOST $0.35." -> Lost/Dropped/Spent means SUBTRACTION.
Always put the Biggest Number on top of the vertical stack!
Try it
Be the subtraction detective!
Instructions: Find the clues that prove the story is a Minus (-) problem. Stack the biggest money on top, subtract, and drop the dot!
Mystery 1: A fancy cupcake costs $0.85 in the window. A normal cookie costs $0.50. How much MORE does the cupcake cost? * Stack it! $0.85 - $0.50 ------- * Answer: It costs $_.___ more!
Mystery 2: Leo has $0.75 in his piggy bank. He decides to give his little brother $0.35 to buy some candy. How much money does Leo have left? * Stack it! (5 - 5 = 0!). * Answer: Leo has $_.___ left!
Mystery 3: You hand the cashier exactly $1.00. The item only costs $0.62. How much change do you receive? * (Hint: 100 - 62 = ? Borrow across the zeroes!) * Answer: $_.___ change.