Money Algebra Word Problem Game

Money Algebra Word Problem Quiz/Game
This game focuses on solving word problems involving Arithmetic Money logic. Scroll down the page for a more detailed explanation.

 

 

How to Play the Money Algebra Explorer Game

1. Look at the Problem: Read the problem carefully. Solve it and select one of the answers.
   
2. Check Your Work: If you selected the right answer, it will be highlighted in green. If you are wrong, it will be highlighted in red and the correct answer will be highlighted in green. A hint will be given to help you find the correct answer.
   
3. Get a New Problem: Click “Next Question” for a new problem.
   Your score is tracked, showing how many you’ve gotten right.
   
4. Finish Game When you have completed 10 questions, your final score will be displayed.
    
   

How to Solve Money Algebra Word Problems
One-Step Problems (Finding Unit Price)
These problems involve a total cost and a quantity. Your goal is to find the cost of just one item.
Game Example: “3 meals cost $27.75. What is the price of one meal (x)?"
The Logic: Quantity × Unit Price = Total
Equation: 3x = 27.75
Solving: Divide both sides by 3.
x = 27.75 / 3
x = 9.25.

Two-Step Problems (Flat Fees + Variable Rates)
Most of the game’s problems use this format. There is a starting cost (flat fee) and a recurring cost (per hour, per pound, or per topping).

Scenario A: Finding the Number of Items
Game Example: “A bike rental is $10 plus $5 per hour (h). Total spent is $35."
The Logic: Flat Fee + (Rate × Hours) = Total
Equation: 10 + 5h = 35
Solving:
Subtract the flat fee: 5h = 35 - 10 → 5h = 25
Divide by the rate: h = 25 / 53. h = 5 hours

Scenario B: Finding the Unit Cost
Game Example: “4 tickets for $x each plus $10 for popcorn. Total is $50."
Equation: 4x + 10 = 50
Solving:
Subtract the extra cost: 4x = 40
Divide by quantity: x = 10.

Savings and Profit Problems
These require you to find how much time or effort is needed to reach a specific financial goal.
Game Example: “You have $100 and save $20 every week (w).
How many weeks until you have $300?"
Equation: 100 + 20w = 300
Solving:
Find the “gap” you need to save: 20w = 300 - 100 \rightarrow 20w = 200
Divide by weekly savings: w = 200 / 20
w = 10 weeks

Special Scenarios: Discounts and Sales
The game includes a “Buy One Get One Half Off” problem, which is a bit more advanced.
The Problem: “First pair is $x, second is $0.5x. Total is $90."
Equation: x + 0.5x = 90
Solving:
Combine like terms: 1.5x = 90
Divide: x = 90 / 1.5
x = 60
 

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