Money adding word problems for 3rd grade
These money adding word problems are great for ages 8 and older who are looking to improve their money adding skills.
There are 2 coins in the first pile, 4 coins in the second pile, 6 coins in the third pile and 8 coins in the fourth pile. How many coins are there in total?
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Answer
18
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Explanation
2 + 4 + 6 + 8 = 18
How much money is in the blue envelopes?
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Answer
$95
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Explanation
$1 + $4 + $30 + $60 = $95
Jeremy got $3 for walking the dogs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. He also received $5 for mowing the lawn. How much did he receive in total??
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Answer
$14
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Explanation
$3 + $3 + $3 + $5 = $14
Over the weekend, Beni went shopping with friends. He spent $25 on shoes, $14 each on two new shirts and $28 on pants. How much did he spend in total?
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Answer
$71
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Explanation
Don’t forget to add the extra shirt he bought.
$25 + $14 + $14 + $28 = $71
There are 4 coins in the first pile, 7 coins in the second pile, 10 coins in the third pile and 13 coins in the fourth pile. How many coins are there in total?
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Answer
34
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Explanation
4 + 7 + 10 + 13 = 34
How much money is in the purple envelopes?
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Answer
145
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Explanation
2 + 8 + 15 + 120 = 145
What is the total cost of these items?
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Answer
$82
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Explanation
$12 + $3 + $27 + $19 + $21 = $82
Nikki receives $35 one weekend for babysitting. She receives a bonus of $120 for doing such a great job. How much did she receive in total?
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Answer
$155
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Explanation
$120 + $35 = $155
There are 3 coins in the first pile, 5 coins in the second pile, 7 coins in the third pile and 9 coins in the fourth pile. How many coins are there in total?
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Answer
24
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Explanation
3 + 5 + 7 + 9 = 24
How much money is in the pink envelopes?
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Answer
$189
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Explanation
$3 + $1 + $25 + $160 = $189