Money

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Thirty nine, seventy five

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

We have exactly 100 coins. There are five different values of coins. We have decided to buy a piece of computer software for 39.75. We have the correct money, not a penny more, not a penny less! Can you discover what the five different types of coins are worth and how many of each we have saved?
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Oh for the mathematics of yesteryear

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

A garrison of 600 men has just enough bread ... but, with the news that the enemy was planning an attack... How many ounces of bread a day must each man in the garrison be allowed, to hold out 45 days against the siege of the enemy?
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The puzzling sweet shop

Age

5 to 11

Challenge level

There were cola bottles for 2p, mini eggs for 3p, marshmallow twists for 5p and lollipops for 7p in the sweet shop. What could each of the children buy with their money?
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Buying a balloon

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Lolla bought a balloon at the circus. She gave the clown six coins to pay for it. What could Lolla have paid for the balloon?
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Christmas shopping

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Vera is shopping at a market with these coins in her purse. Which things could she give exactly the right amount for?
problem
Five coins

Age

5 to 11

Challenge level

Ben has five coins in his pocket. How much money might he have?
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2010: a year of investigations

This article for teachers suggests ideas for activities built around 10 and 2010.
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History of money

If you would like a new CD you would probably go into a shop and buy one using coins or notes. (You might need to do a bit of saving first!) However, this way of paying for the things you want did not always exist. Find out more ...
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Money problems?

Marion Bond investigates the skills needed in order for children to understand money.
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Roasting old chestnuts 4

For teachers. Yet more school maths from long ago-interest and percentages.