Money problems

How to calculate change quickly?

Sam buys 3 lollipops at 39 each. What change does he get if he pays with a £2 coin?

working out

39p x 3 = 87p

Count onwards from 87p to £2 that is 200p

87p + 3p = 90p

90p + 10 = 100p

100p + 100p = 200p

In total, we have added 3p + 10p + 100p = 113p = £1.13

Now try these questions:

1.Sam buys a sandwich for £2.53 and drink for 37p. What change will he get if he pays with a £5 note?

2. Anna buys a book for £4.59 and a pen for £2.19. What change will he get if she pays with £10?

3. Sam buys a video game for £13.99 and a ball for £5.24. What change will he get if he pays with £20?

4. Sam buys a cup cake for £3.25 and ice cream for £2.25. What change will he get if he pays with £10?

5. Anna buys a bag for £11.75 and a teddy for £3.50. What change will she get if he pays with £20?