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Number and Algebra, NAP-C1-10

Sandy has the exact coins below in her pocket.

She buys fruit for lunch that costs $1.75.

How much money does Sandy have left?

`$0.08` `$1.00` `$1.10` `$1.20`
 
 
 
 
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`$1.20`

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`$1 xx 1 = $1`

`50¢ xx 3 = $1.50`

`20¢ xx 1 = 20¢`

`10¢ xx 2 = 20¢`

`5¢ xx 1 = 5¢`

 

`text(Total worth of coins)`

`= $1 + $1.50 + 20¢ + 20¢ + 5¢`

`= $2.95`

`:.\ text(Money left)` `= $2.95 – $1.75`
  `= $1.20`

Number and Algebra, NAP-E1-24

Siri has this much money.

She buys a drink for $1.25.

How much money does Siri have left?

`text(75 cents)` `text(85 cents)` `text(90 cents)` `text(95 cents)`
 
 
 
 
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`text(85 cents)`

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`text(Money Siri has at the start)`

`=$1+50¢+20¢+20¢+10¢+10¢`

`=$2.10`

`text(Money left after buying a drink)`

`=$2.10 – $1.25`

`=85\ text(cents)`

Number and Algebra, NAP-H1-22

Joel has only these coins.

Joel buys a bottle of soda for $2.25 and a lollipop for 35 cents.

How much money does Joel have left?

`text(65 cents)` `text(80 cents)` `text(90 cents)` `$2.70` `$3.25`
 
 
 
 
 
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`text(65 cents)`

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`text(Total money before spending)`

`=50¢ + $2 +20¢ + 10¢+ 20¢ + 5¢ + 20¢`

`= $3.25`

`text(C)text(ost of soda and lollipop)`

`= $2.25 + 35¢`

`=$2.60`

`:.\ text(Money left)` `=$3.25 – $2.60`
  `=65¢`