Cogito
Grade 4 Math · Chapter 6 · Lesson 6
Decimals and Money
A cent is one hundredth of a dollar.
10 problems · about 14 minutes · 4.NF.C.6, 4.MD.A.2
Figure — use these to answer the problems
50/100 = 0.50 = 0.5
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
2 problemsFrom “Adding Tenths and Hundredths”
7/10 + 15/100. How many hundredths?
AnswerFrom “Comparing Decimals”
Which is bigger, 0.9 or 0.89?
- 0.9.
- 0.89.
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
4 problemsHow many cents is $0.35?
AnswerWhat is one cent, as a fraction of a dollar?
- One hundredth.
- One tenth.
How many cents is $0.08?
AnswerHow many cents is $0.80?
Answer
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
2 problemsHow many cents make one dollar?
AnswerWhich is more, $0.09 or $0.9?
- $0.9, which is 90 cents.
- $0.09.
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
2 problemsThe Shop
A pen costs 45 cents. How many cents is $1 minus that?
AnswercentsThe Total
30 cents plus 25 cents. How many cents?
Answercents