Lesson 6

Find Area

Est. Class Sessions: 2

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
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Yolanda's answer was not reasonable because 17¢ is less than the amount Sam spent.

Students' strategies will vary. One possible strategy: 56 + 39 = 95. Sam gave the clerk 95 cents.

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T. Money Sense

Yolanda solved this problem, but her brother said that she was wrong.

Problem: Sam bought a notepad for 56¢ at the school store. The clerk gave Sam 39¢ in change. How much money did Sam give the clerk?

Yolanda's solution:

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Is Yolanda's answer reasonable? If not, solve the problem for Yolanda. If it is reasonable, tell how you know.