Can I Buy It? Counting Money
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I can calculate the total value of a group of coins and bills to determine if I have enough money to purchase a specific item.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
You have one $5 bill, 2 quarters, and 3 dimes. If a candy bar costs $5.90, do you have enough money to buy it? Explain your answer.
Sarah wants to buy a toy that costs $12.50. She has one $10 bill, 5 dimes, and 6 quarters. Does she have enough money? If so, how much money will she have left over?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“You have one $20 bill, two $10 bills, one $5 bill, and four $1 bills. If an item costs $48, do you have enough money to buy it? Show your work.”
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