Each item has a price made of dollars and cents.
First add the dollars together.
Then add the cents together.
Write the total price as dollars and cents.
The filled-in example below shows the answer.
Example
1. $3 11¢
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
The child learns to deal with two units at the same time and practices calculating with money in everyday life.
Common pitfalls
Dollars and cents must not be mixed up. Add the dollars first, then the cents separately.
How to practice at home
Act out a small shopping trip with play money and work out the total price together.