Mixed Word Problems - Up to $1.00
🗺️ The Final Financial Exam. Are you being paid? Or are you buying things? Hunt the clues to find the correct math.
Concept
This is the exact same logic adults use to manage their personal checking accounts. 🎯 **The Sleuth Checklist:** 1. **Highlight the Numbers:** Find the prices in the text. 2. **Find the Universe Clue:** * "Total, earned, gave him, altogether" -> PLUS (+). * "Spent, difference, change, lost, gave away" -> MINUS (-). 3. **Stack properly:** Always put the biggest number on top. Align the dots. 4. **Solve & Format!**
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Audit the bank account! **Instructions:** Look for the + or - clues! Stack the numbers and solve. **Mystery 1:** Sarah had $0.95 in her pocket. She accidentally dropped $0.40 through a crack in the sidewalk. How much money does she have left? * Clue: "Dropped/Left" = MINUS (-) * Stacked: $0.95 - $0.40 * Answer: $_.___ **Mystery 2:** Tim worked hard all day. His mom paid him $0.50 for cleaning his room, and his dad paid him $0.45 for washing the dog. How much money did he earn in total? * Clue: "Earned/Total" = PLUS (+) * Stacked: 50 + 45 * Answer: $_.___ **Mystery 3:** A toy costs $0.80. A pencil costs $0.15. How much MORE does the toy cost than the pencil? * Clue: "How much MORE (Comparing!)" = MINUS (-) * Answer: $_.___ **Mystery 4:** You have $0.35. Your friend hands you $0.25. Total amount? * Answer: $_.___