How do you make change with the fewest coins?

Take the largest coin that fits, subtract, and repeat: quarters first, then dimes, nickels and pennies.

How do I print or save these worksheets as a PDF?

Click Print worksheet and choose your printer, or pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to keep a digital copy. The answer key prints on its own page.

Can I get a fresh set of problems?

Yes. Click New problems for a brand new randomly generated worksheet, as many times as you like.

Is this worksheet generator free?

Yes. Every generator on the site is free to use, with no account, no watermark and unlimited printing for classroom or home use.

Making change worksheet generator

Shopping-style change problems. Students subtract to find the change, or list the fewest coins that make it.

Making Change

Name: Date:

1.
An item costs $6.19. You pay with $20.00. How much change?
2.
An item costs $8.16. You pay with $10.00. How much change?
3.
An item costs $3.87. You pay with $11.00. How much change?
4.
An item costs $1.52. You pay with $2.00. How much change?
5.
An item costs $16.48. You pay with $20.00. How much change?
6.
An item costs $9.42. You pay with $10.00. How much change?
7.
An item costs $17.41. You pay with $18.00. How much change?
8.
An item costs $3.29. You pay with $13.00. How much change?
9.
An item costs $3.10. You pay with $10.00. How much change?
10.
An item costs $13.82. You pay with $16.00. How much change?
11.
An item costs $10.13. You pay with $13.00. How much change?
12.
An item costs $10.45. You pay with $16.00. How much change?
13.
An item costs $0.82. You pay with $10.00. How much change?
14.
An item costs $1.51. You pay with $7.00. How much change?
15.
An item costs $1.70. You pay with $16.00. How much change?
16.
An item costs $0.48. You pay with $6.00. How much change?
17.
An item costs $12.02. You pay with $13.00. How much change?
18.
An item costs $1.55. You pay with $7.00. How much change?
19.
An item costs $0.68. You pay with $1.00. How much change?
20.
An item costs $0.91. You pay with $17.00. How much change?

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Making Change — Answer Key

Name: Date:

1.
An item costs $6.19. You pay with $20.00. How much change?
$13.81
2.
An item costs $8.16. You pay with $10.00. How much change?
$1.84
3.
An item costs $3.87. You pay with $11.00. How much change?
$7.13
4.
An item costs $1.52. You pay with $2.00. How much change?
$0.48
5.
An item costs $16.48. You pay with $20.00. How much change?
$3.52
6.
An item costs $9.42. You pay with $10.00. How much change?
$0.58
7.
An item costs $17.41. You pay with $18.00. How much change?
$0.59
8.
An item costs $3.29. You pay with $13.00. How much change?
$9.71
9.
An item costs $3.10. You pay with $10.00. How much change?
$6.90
10.
An item costs $13.82. You pay with $16.00. How much change?
$2.18
11.
An item costs $10.13. You pay with $13.00. How much change?
$2.87
12.
An item costs $10.45. You pay with $16.00. How much change?
$5.55
13.
An item costs $0.82. You pay with $10.00. How much change?
$9.18
14.
An item costs $1.51. You pay with $7.00. How much change?
$5.49
15.
An item costs $1.70. You pay with $16.00. How much change?
$14.30
16.
An item costs $0.48. You pay with $6.00. How much change?
$5.52
17.
An item costs $12.02. You pay with $13.00. How much change?
$0.98
18.
An item costs $1.55. You pay with $7.00. How much change?
$5.45
19.
An item costs $0.68. You pay with $1.00. How much change?
$0.32
20.
An item costs $0.91. You pay with $17.00. How much change?
$16.09

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Frequently asked questions

How do you make change with the fewest coins?: Take the largest coin that fits, subtract, and repeat: quarters first, then dimes, nickels and pennies.
How do I print or save these worksheets as a PDF?: Click Print worksheet and choose your printer, or pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to keep a digital copy. The answer key prints on its own page.
Can I get a fresh set of problems?: Yes. Click New problems for a brand new randomly generated worksheet, as many times as you like.
Is this worksheet generator free?: Yes. Every generator on the site is free to use, with no account, no watermark and unlimited printing for classroom or home use.