subtract, multiply, and divide money amounts: word problems

Walter bought 4 ink pads. If each ink pad cost , how much did Walter spend in all?

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Walter bought 4 ink pads, and each cost $1. So to find out how much he spent in total, you simply multiply the number of ink pads by the cost of each. That’s . So, Walter spent $4 in total!

When you’re dealing with money problems, remember to carefully read what the problem is asking. Often, the key operations—like addition for totals, subtraction for finding out what’s left, or multiplication for per item costs—will be presented clearly. Mistakes often happen when the right operation isn’t chosen, so take your time!