2.4.2

Counting Money

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Counting Money

We can use notes and coins to make up certain amounts of money. This is useful for when you need to buy something!

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Making amounts

  • Here are some notes and coins:
    • 20p, 20p, 50p, £1, £5
  • Add the coins and notes together to work out the total.
    • Pence: 20p + 20p + 50p = 90p
    • Pounds: £1 + £5 = 6
  • The total is £6 and 90p.
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Making totals

  • A shopping bill comes to £8. Make the total with coins and notes.
  • There are many ways to do this, for example:
    • £5 + £2 + £1 = £8
    • £2 + £2 + £2 + £2 = £8
    • £5 + £1 + £1 + 50p + 50p = £8

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