Money and Making Change — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. In Grade 3, Ella bought a shirt for $6.25 with a $10 bill. What is her change?
A) $3.75
B) $4.75
C) $3.25
D) $3.85
$10.00 - $6.25 = $3.75 change for Ella in Grade 3.
2. In Grade 3 money, Luke paid $10 for a $7.80 toy car. What change does he get?
A) $2.20
B) $3.20
C) $2.80
D) $2.30
$10.00 - $7.80 = $2.20 change for Luke in Grade 3.
3. In Grade 3, Nia bought a backpack for $8.55 with $10. What is her change?
A) $1.45
B) $2.45
C) $1.55
D) $1.35
$10.00 - $8.55 = $1.45 change for Nia in Grade 3.
4. In Grade 3 money, Owen paid $10 for a $4.30 puzzle. What change does he get?
A) $5.70
B) $6.70
C) $5.80
D) $4.70
$10.00 - $4.30 = $5.70 change for Owen in Grade 3.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. In Grade 3, $10.00 minus $5.45 equals $4.55.
$10.00 - $5.45 = $4.55 change in Grade 3 money.
2. In Grade 3 money, a game costs $9.10. Change from $10 is 90 cents.
$10.00 - $9.10 = $0.90 or 90 cents change in Grade 3.
3. In Grade 3, a hat costs $7.35. Change from $10 is $2.65.
$10.00 - $7.35 = $2.65 change in Grade 3 money.
4. In Grade 3 money, $1.55 in change can be 6 quarters and 1 nickel.
6 x 25 = 150 cents, plus 5 cents makes $1.55 in Grade 3.
5. In Grade 3, a lunch costs $6.75. Change from $10 is $3.25.
$10.00 - $6.75 = $3.25 change in Grade 3 money.