Day: March 7, 2023

Sensational Subtraction!

Sensational Subtraction

We are learning to solve subtraction problems using whole and decimal numbers.

Your sister gives you $125 to spend on lollies. If you spend $65 how much money would you have left over?
$60 was left over

 Jayla has bought her sister  a new puppy. She has $500 in her bank account as she heads to the shops. 

She first buys a dog bed for $60. How much money does she have left?
$440

She then buys a bowl for $25. How much does she have left?
$415

Then she buys 3 chew toys. Each toy costs $3.50. How much does she have left?
$404.50

Finally she buys a diamond collar for the dog which costs $154.50. How much is left in her account at the end of the day?
$250.00

Kalani’s python has become ill and needs to go to the vets. He  has $100 in his wallet.

The cost of the vet visit is $65.50. How much money is left in Kalani’s wallet?
$35.50

Zyla’s puppy is growing every month. He used to weigh 5.6 kg but he now weighs 6.3 kg. How much weight has he put on?
0.7kgs 5.6 + 0.7= 6.3kgs