Money and Making Change — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. In Grade 3, a candy costs 65 cents. Change from $1 is 35 cents.
100 - 65 = 35 cents change in Grade 3 money problems.
2. In Grade 3 money, a pencil costs 40 cents. Change from $1 is 60 cents.
100 - 40 = 60 cents change in Grade 3.
3. In Grade 3, an eraser costs 25 cents. Change from $1 is 75 cents.
100 - 25 = 75 cents, which is 3 quarters.
4. In Grade 3 money, a sticker costs 85 cents. Change from $1 is 15 cents.
100 - 85 = 15 cents, a dime and a nickel.
5. In Grade 3, a juice box costs 55 cents. Change from $1 is 45 cents.
100 - 55 = 45 cents change in Grade 3 money work.
6. In Grade 3 money, a toy ring costs 30 cents. Change from $1 is 70 cents.
100 - 30 = 70 cents change for Grade 3 students.
7. In Grade 3, a gum pack costs 90 cents. Change from $1 is 10 cents.
100 - 90 = 10 cents, which equals one dime.
8. In Grade 3 money, a bookmark costs 15 cents. Change from $1 is 85 cents.
100 - 15 = 85 cents change in Grade 3 math.
9. In Grade 3, an apple costs 50 cents. Change from $1 is 50 cents.
100 - 50 = 50 cents, which is two quarters.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Grade 3: Item costs 20c, give $1
→ 80 cents change
80 cents change
Grade 3: Item costs 45c, give $1
→ 55 cents change
55 cents change
Grade 3: Item costs 70c, give $1
→ 30 cents change
30 cents change
Grade 3: Item costs 95c, give $1
→ 5 cents change
5 cents change
100 - 20 = 80, 100 - 45 = 55, 100 - 70 = 30, and 100 - 95 = 5 cents.