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Sheet # 85 Critical Thinking

Name: _____________________ Date_____________


Use drawings, words, or numbers to explain how you got your answer.

Carol's mother gave her $1.00 to go to the school store. They are selling these items (tax included)

notebooks $0.99
pencils $0.25
crayons $0.70
markers $0.59

There is more than one way that Carol could spend her money. List all possible items or combinations of items she could purchase. Include total cost and the change Carol would receive.



































Answer for sheet # 85

1) 1 notebook - $0.99 ($0.01 change)
2) 4 pencils - $1.00 (no change)
3) 1 pencil, 1 crayon - $0.95 ($0.05 change)
4) 1 marker, 1 pencil - $0.84 ( $0.16 change)
5) 3 pencils - $0.75 ($0.25 change)
6) 2 pencils - $0.50 ($0.50 change)
7) 1 pencil - $0.25 ($0.75 change)
8) 1 marker - $0.59 ($0.41 change)
9) 1 crayon - $0.70 ($0.30 change)