Add Money Word Problems (Up to $1.00)
šµļøāāļø The Receipt Detective. The story will try to confuse you with words, but all you have to do is find the two prices and stack them properly.
Concept
This is the ultimate test of all your skills combined. šÆ **The Strategy Checklist:** 1. **Find Clues:** "Find the total cost." "How much did he spend in all?" (ADDITION!). 2. **Extract the Money:** Find the prices in the text. (Example: $0.35 and $0.48). 3. **Stack the Dots:** Write them perfectly vertical. $0.35 + $0.48 ------- 4. **Carry the Cargo:** 5+8=13. Write the 3, carry the 1 to the top of the tens! 1+3+4 = 8. 5. **Format the Output:** Drop the dot, add the dollar sign. **$0.83**.
Try it
Print the final receipt! **Instructions:** Find the prices. Stack them with the dots aligned. Add carefully! **Mystery 1:** Tom went to the book fair. He bought a bookmark for $0.45 and a fancy pencil for $0.35. What is the total cost of his items? $0.45 + $0.35 ------- * (Hint: 5+5=10. Carry the 1!). * Total Cost: ________ **Mystery 2:** Sarah wants to buy a bouncy ball for $0.55 and a piece of taffy for $0.20. How much money does she spend altogether? * Stack it! (5+0=5. 5+2=7). * Total Cost: ________ **Mystery 3:** A robot toy costs $0.78. Extra batteries cost $0.15. Total cost? * (Carry the 1! 8+5=13!). * Total Cost: ________