Grade 3 Math · Financial Literacy

Total cost and change for two items

Add the prices of two items bought together, then calculate the change from a $10 bill. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: G3-F1.1

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You buy a bookmark for $1.00 and a pencil case for $4.00. You pay with a $10 bill. How much change do you get?

Answer: $5.00

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You buy a bookmark for $3.00 and a pencil case for $1.00. You pay with a $10 bill. How much change do you get?

📘 Worked solution
1$3.00 + $1.00 = $4.00Add the two prices to find how much you spent in total.
2$10.00 - $4.00 = $6.00Subtract the total from the $10 bill to find your change.

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