Foundation Mathematics Primary 3 Money

Priya wants to buy 3 packets of curry puffs at $2.50 each from the school canteen. How much does she need to pay in total?

A $5.50
B $5.00
C $7.50
D $6.00
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Total cost = number of packets × price each = 3 × $2.50 Step 2: Break up $2.50: 3 × $2.00 = $6.00 3 × $0.50 = $1.50 Step 3: Add: $6.00 + $1.50 = $7.50 Answer: Priya needs to pay $7.50.

Correct answer: $7.50

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