| Name: ______________________________ | Date: ______________ |
Instructions
- Use Australian dollars and cents in every answer.
- Read each question carefully and show your thinking when you can.
- Remember that 100 cents make 1 dollar.
- Enjoy helping the koala market team!
Example: A koala buys a snack for $2.35 and pays with $5. How much change does the koala receive? $5.00 - $2.35 = $2.65.
Answer: $2.65
Part 1: Coin Collector
Match each Australian coin or note to its value.
| 1. | Smallest Australian coin still used | __________ | A. 20 cents |
| 2. | A gold-coloured coin worth more than 5 cents but less than $1 | __________ | B. $10 |
| 3. | The largest Australian coin by value | __________ | C. 5 cents |
| 4. | A red note worth five dollars | __________ | D. $2 |
| 5. | A blue note worth ten dollars | __________ | E. $5 |
Part 2: Market Money
Write the missing amount or number.
6. 100 cents = $__________
7. $3.00 = __________ cents
8. 50 cents + 20 cents + 20 cents + 10 cents = $__________
9. $4.50 is the same as __________ dollars and 50 cents.
10. Two $2 coins and three 50-cent coins make $__________.
Part 3: Koala Shop Choices
Circle the one correct answer for each question.
11. Which amount is greatest?
| ○ A. $1.25 | ○ B. $1.52 |
| ○ C. $1.05 | ○ D. $1.20 |
12. Which group of coins equals 75 cents?
| ○ A. 50c + 20c + 5c | ○ B. 20c + 20c + 20c |
| ○ C. 50c + 10c + 10c | ○ D. 20c + 10c + 5c |
13. A juice costs $1.80. Which payment gives exactly the right amount?
| ○ A. $1 coin and four 20c coins | ○ B. $2 coin |
| ○ C. $1 coin and three 20c coins | ○ D. $1 coin and eight 10c coins |
14. Which amount is equal to 250 cents?
| ○ A. $2.05 | ○ B. $2.50 |
| ○ C. $25.00 | ○ D. $1.25 |
Part 4: Kookaburra Café
Complete each row by finding the total cost.
| Food | Price each | Number bought | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit cup | $1.20 | 2 | $2.40 |
| Meat pie | $3.50 | 2 | |
| Lamington | $1.25 | 3 | |
| Apple | $0.80 | 4 | |
| Sausage roll | $2.40 | 2 |
Part 5: Bushwalk Budget (optional challenge)
Solve each money problem and write the answer with a dollar sign.
16. Mia buys a water bottle for $2.75 and a sandwich for $4.60. How much does she spend altogether? Answer: __________ dollars |
17. Noah has $10. He buys a hat for $6.40. How much change does he receive? Answer: __________ dollars |
18. A wildlife guide costs $3.25. Four friends each buy one. How much do they pay altogether? Answer: __________ dollars |
19. Suki has $15. She buys two tickets costing $4.50 each. How much money does she have left? Answer: __________ dollars |
Answer Key
| 1. | C (5 cents) |
| 2. | A (20 cents) |
| 3. | D ($2) |
| 4. | E ($5) |
| 5. | B ($10) |
| 6. | 1 |
| 7. | 300 |
| 8. | 1.00 |
| 9. | 4 |
| 10. | 5.50 |
| 11. | B ($1.52) |
| 12. | A (50c + 20c + 5c) |
| 13. | A ($1 coin and four 20c coins) |
| 14. | B ($2.50) |
| 15a. | Meat pie · $3.50 · 2 · $7.00 |
| 15b. | Lamington · $1.25 · 3 · $3.75 |
| 15c. | Apple · $0.80 · 4 · $3.20 |
| 15d. | Sausage roll · $2.40 · 2 · $4.80 |
| 16. | $7.35 dollars |
| 17. | $3.60 dollars |
| 18. | $13.00 dollars |
| 19. | $6.00 dollars |