The document provides tips for solving word problems and then presents 6 sample word problems asking the reader to calculate how much change different customers would receive after making purchases and paying with coins. It asks the reader to determine the amount of change received in each case.

1. Money Word
Problems

2. Tips for Solving Word Problems
1. Read the problem out loud.
2. Highlight the important
information.
3. Picture the problem in your
mind.
4. Sketch the problem.
5. Write out the calculation as
a number sentence.
6. Solve the calculation,
showing your working out.
7. Check your answer.

3. Can You Solve This Problem?
Sheila bought a car and a teddy bear from the toy shop. She paid £1
coin. How much change did she get?
50p 30p 15p
40p 25p 32p

4. Can You Solve This Problem?
Tomas bought 2 books and a football. He paid £1 coin.
How much change did he get?
50p 30p 15p
40p 25p 32p

5. Can You Solve This Problem?
Sara bought two balls, a car and a book. She paid with a £2 coin…
How much change did she get?
50p 30p 15p
40p 25p 32p

6. Can You Solve This Problem?
Beth bought two paint boxes, a car and a boat. She paid with a £2
coin…How much change did she get?
50p 30p 15p
40p 25p 32p

7. Can You Solve This Problem?
Ali bought two paint boxes, two footballs and a boat. He paid with a £5
coin…How much change did he get?
50p 30p 15p
40p 25p 32p

8. Can You Solve This Problem?
Ben bought three teddy bears, two car and a book. He paid with a £5
coin…How much change did he get?
50p 30p 15p
40p 25p 32p