Foundation Mathematics Primary 3 Money

At the school canteen, Ahmad bought a bowl of noodles for $5.80 and a cup of barley water for $2.20. How much did he spend altogether?

A $7.80
B $8.00
C $3.60
D $8.20
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Add the cost of the noodles and the barley water. $5.80 + $2.20 Step 2: Add the cents: 80¢ + 20¢ = 100¢ = $1.00 Step 3: Add the dollars: $5 + $2 + $1 = $8.00 Answer: Ahmad spent $8.00 altogether.

Correct answer: $8.00

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