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.

No, you do not have enough money. $5 + $0.50 + $0.30 = $5.80, which is less than $5.90.

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?

No, she does not have enough money. $10 + $0.50 + $1.50 = $12.00, which is less than $12.50.

No, she needs $0.10 more. $2 + $0.20 + $0.60 + $0.50 = $3.30. She has enough money.

Name: Can I Buy It? Counting Money
Author: Insta~Lesson

5th Grade · Math · 45 min

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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