Making Change Worksheets
Count US coins, convert cents to dollars and calculate purchases or change.
Before you begin
Read whole numbers, use basic arithmetic and identify the units in a question.
Worked example
A snack costs 97 cents. You pay 500 cents ($5). How much change should you receive?
- Subtract the cost from the amount paid.
Answer: 403 cents
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
These sets use the same exercise types and number ranges across level labels. Choose a fresh set for additional practice.
- Easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.
- Medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.
- Hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.
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Preview and print an easy set
Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
A snack costs 62 cents. You pay 500 cents ($5). How much change should you receive?
2
A snack costs 66 cents. You pay 500 cents ($5). How much change should you receive?
3
A snack costs 74 cents. You pay 500 cents ($5). How much change should you receive?
4
A snack costs 139 cents. You pay 500 cents ($5). How much change should you receive?
5
A snack costs 140 cents. You pay 500 cents ($5). How much change should you receive?
6
A snack costs 43 cents. You pay 500 cents ($5). How much change should you receive?
Answer Key
1. 438 cents2. 434 cents3. 426 cents4. 361 cents5. 360 cents6. 457 cents