Instructions
Welcome to the Math Marketplace! This worksheet will test your skills in multiplication, division, and budgeting. Follow the instructions for each section carefully.
- Read each problem in the 'Shopping Spree' section twice before solving.
- Use the provided space to show your work when calculating costs and totals.
- Complete the table using multiplication to find the total costs.
- Attempt the optional Challenge Question if you finish early!
Section 1: Multiplication and Division Warm-Up
Solve these quick problems to get your brain ready for business.
- 6 x 8 = __
- 9 x 7 = __
- 42 ÷ 6 = __
- 54 ÷ 9 = __
- If one pack of gum has 5 pieces, how many pieces are in 11 packs?
Show Work:
Answer: __ pieces
Section 2: The Shopping Spree
Scenario: You are buying supplies for a school project. You have a budget of $25.00.
| Item Price List: | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ruler | $1.50 | |
| Glue Stick | $0.75 | |
| Poster Board | $3.00 | |
| Pack of Colored Pencils | $5.50 |
Problem A: Calculate the Total Cost
You decide to buy 3 Glue Sticks, 2 Rulers, and 1 Poster Board.
- Calculate the cost of the Glue Sticks:
Show Work:
Cost of Glue Sticks: $__
- Calculate the cost of the Rulers:
Show Work:
Cost of Rulers: $__
- What is your total spending for all items?
Show Work:
Total Spending: $__
Problem B: Check the Budget
- You started with $25.00. How much money do you have left after buying the items in Problem A?
Show Work:
Money Left Over: $__
- Do you have enough money left to buy the Pack of Colored Pencils ($5.50)? (Circle one)
YES / NO
Section 3: Budget Builder Table
Use multiplication to calculate the total cost for these items. Remember to include the dollar sign ($) in your final answer.
| Item | Price Per Item | Quantity Needed | Total Cost (Price x Quantity) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Example: Markers | $2.00 | 5 | $10.00 |
| Stickers | $0.30 | 10 | |
| Notebooks | $4.25 | 2 | |
| Erasers | $0.99 | 3 | |
| Snack Bars | $1.75 | 4 | |
| Water Bottles | $6.00 | 6 |
Section 4: The Math Master Challenge (Optional)
This question requires careful thinking about division and remainders.
You need 50 cookies for a class event. Cookies are sold in boxes of 6.
- How many full boxes of cookies must you buy to have at least 50 cookies?
Show Work:
Answer: __ boxes
Answer Key
Section 1: Multiplication and Division Warm-Up
- 6 x 8 = 48
- 9 x 7 = 63
- 42 ÷ 6 = 7
- 54 ÷ 9 = 6
- If one pack of gum has 5 pieces, how many pieces are in 11 packs? (11 x 5 = 55)
Answer: 55 pieces
Section 2: The Shopping Spree
Item Price List:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ruler | $1.50 |
| Glue Stick | $0.75 |
| Poster Board | $3.00 |
| Pack of Colored Pencils | $5.50 |
Problem A: Calculate the Total Cost
- Cost of Glue Sticks: 3 x $0.75 = $2.25
- Cost of Rulers: 2 x $1.50 = $3.00
- Total Spending: $2.25 + $3.00 + $3.00 (Poster Board) = $8.25
Problem B: Check the Budget
- Money Left Over: $25.00 - $8.25 = $16.75
- Do you have enough money left to buy the Pack of Colored Pencils ($5.50)? YES ($16.75 is greater than $5.50)
Section 3: Budget Builder Table
| Item | Price Per Item | Quantity Needed | Total Cost (Price x Quantity) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stickers | $0.30 | 10 | $3.00 |
| Notebooks | $4.25 | 2 | $8.50 |
| Erasers | $0.99 | 3 | $2.97 |
| Snack Bars | $1.75 | 4 | $7.00 |
| Water Bottles | $6.00 | 6 | $36.00 |
Section 4: The Math Master Challenge (Optional)
- How many full boxes of cookies must you buy to have at least 50 cookies?
Calculation: 50 ÷ 6 = 8 with a remainder of 2. Since you need 50 cookies and 8 boxes only give 48, you must round up and buy the 9th box.
Answer: 9 boxes