Money

Manage pounds, pence, budgeting, and solving multi-part shopping bills.

What you'll learn

Core 11+ exam skills

Pounds and Pence

Develop foundational techniques logically.

Calculating Totals

Apply mathematical rules to varying scenarios.

Finding Change

Learn to track calculations dynamically.

Best Buy / Value

Verify accuracy and solve efficiently.

The mechanics of Money

Decimals

£1 is 100p. £1.50 is 150p.

Shopping Bills

Add column totals precisely, lining up the dot.

Giving Change

Subtract the total from the bill amount paid (e.g. £10).

Value for Money

Compare costs of 100g or 1 item to find the cheapest.

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Always align decimal points when calculating money.

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Write pence effectively: £3.05, NOT £3.5.

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Money questions often combine subtraction and multiplication.

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To find "Best Value", find the cost per unit or per 100g.

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