Instructions
Get ready to become a money master! To subtract money, follow these simple steps:
- Line it up: Write the problem down, making sure to line up the decimal points. The bigger number always goes on top.
- Subtract from the right: Start subtracting the cents on the far right, just like you would with regular numbers.
- Borrow if you need to: If the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit, you'll need to borrow from the number to its left.
- Don't forget the symbols: Make sure your final answer has a dollar sign ($) and a decimal point in the correct place!
Part 1: Money Math
Solve the following subtraction problems. Show your work!
1. $12.85
- $4.50
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- $4.50
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2. $25.50
- $9.75
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- $9.75
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3. $50.00
- $14.25
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- $14.25
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4. $72.45
- $38.80
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- $38.80
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5. $104.15
- $57.68
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- $57.68
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Part 2: Word Problem Challenge
Read each problem carefully and write your answer on the line.
6. You go to the store with a $20.00 bill. You buy a bag of snacks that costs $11.55. How much change should you get back?
Answer: ____________________
7. A brand new video game costs $64.99. You have $48.50 saved in your piggy bank. How much more money do you need to save to buy the game?
Answer: ____________________
8. A bicycle that normally costs $150.00 is on sale for $125.75. How much money do you save if you buy it on sale?
Answer: ____________________
Answer Key
Part 1: Money Math
- $8.35
- $15.75
- $35.75
- $33.65
- $46.47
Part 2: Word Problem Challenge
- $8.45
- $16.49
- $24.25