Money

There are 31 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Money
Christmas Shopping
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Christmas shopping

Age
7 to 11
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Vera is shopping at a market with these coins in her purse. Which things could she give exactly the right amount for?
Thirty Nine, Seventy Five
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Thirty nine, seventy five

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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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?
Penta Post
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Penta post

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Here are the prices for 1st and 2nd class mail within the UK. You have an unlimited number of each of these stamps. Which stamps would you need to post a parcel weighing 825g?
Chocoholics
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Chocoholics

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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George and Jim want to buy a chocolate bar. George needs 2p more and Jim need 50p more to buy it. How much is the chocolate bar?
The Money Maze
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The money maze

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Go through the maze, collecting and losing your money as you go. Which route gives you the highest return? And the lowest?
At the pumps
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At the pumps

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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How will you find out how much a tank of petrol costs?
Debt Recovery
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Debt recovery

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Tony and Tina can't work out which of them owes what to the other. Can you?
History of Money
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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 ...