Managing Money: Calculating Totals and Change
Students calculate totals and change using Euro coins and notes up to 20 Euro in simulated transactions.
Key Questions
- Determine the fewest number of coins required to make 87 cents.
- Explain the process of calculating change by counting on from the price.
- Justify the benefit of estimating the total cost before reaching the checkout.
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