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UNIT 4
CHAPTER 16
Lesson 16-5
 
 
 
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CHAPTER 16 USING MONEY
Lesson 16-5 PROBLEM SOLVING: STRATEGY Act It Out
 
 

Act out the problem to solve.

You can use coins.

  
1.

Pablo buys a red duck for 25¢. He buys a blue duck for 8¢. How much money does he spend in all?
Pablo spends ¢.

2.

May buys a big boat for 20¢. She buys a little boat for 15¢. How much money does she spend in all?
May spends _______ ¢.

3.

Jen buys a green ball for 25¢. She buys a red ball for 60¢. How much money does she spend in all?
Jen spends _______ ¢.

4.

Chen buys a big truck for 52¢. He buys a little truck for 20¢. How much money does he spend in all?
Chen spends _______ ¢.

  
Your child used coins to act out problems involving money.
Activity:  Put "price tags" of 30¢ and 25¢ on two items in your house. Ask your child how much you would spend if you bought both of them. Have your child use coins to act out the problem.

 

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