Word Problems with Dollar Bills

Examples, videos, and solutions to help Grade 2 students learn how to solve word problems involving the total value of a group of bills.

Common Core Standards: 2.NBT.5, 2.MD.8, 2.NBT.2, 2.NBT.6

New York State Common Core Math Grade 2, Module 7, Lesson 8

Topic B: Problem Solving with Coins and Bills

NYS Math Grade 2 Module 7 Lesson 8
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Lesson 8 Homework

1. Mr. Chang has 4 ten dollar bills, 3 five dollar bills, and 6 one dollar bills. How much money does he have in all?
2. At her yard sale, Danielle got 1 twenty dollar bill and 5 one dollar bills last week. This week she got 3 ten dollar bills and 3 five dollar bills. What is the total amount she got for both weeks?
3. Patrick has 2 fewer ten dollar bills than Brenna. Patrick has $64. How much money does Brenna have?
4. On Saturday, Mary Jo received 5 ten dollar bills, 4 five dollar bills, and 17 one dollar bills. On Sunday, she received 4 ten dollar bills, 5 five dollar bills, and 15 one dollar bills. How much more money did Mary Jo receive on Saturday than on Sunday?
5. Alexis has $95. She has 2 more five dollar bills, 5 more one dollar bills, and 2 more ten dollar bills than Kasai. How much money does Kasai have?
6. Kate had 2 ten dollar bills, 6 five dollar bills, and 21 one dollar bills before she spent $45 on a new outfit. How much money was not spent?

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