Money problems – Grade 2
Calculate with euros and cents in Grade 2: add prices, convert amounts and work out change. Follow examples and practise with answers.
🎯 What you will learn
- ✓understand the method
- ✓solve exercises independently
- ✓check the answer
💡 How it works
Learn “Money problems – Grade 2” in small steps: understand the method first, then practise with a worksheet or online test.
How it works
💡 Rule: calculate euros and cents separately. 100 cents equal 1 euro.
For money calculations, split an amount into euros and cents. €2.35 means 2 euros and 35 cents.
For change, count from the price up to the amount paid. This also helps you check if an answer makes sense.
🧩 See the method
✍️ Worked examples
Worked examples 1
2,35 € + 1,40 €
- 1.Euros: 2 + 1 = 3.
- 2.Cents: 35 + 40 = 75.
- 3.Together that is €3.75.
✓ 3,75 €
Worked examples 2
5,00 € − 2,70 €
- 1.From €2.70 to €3.00 is 30 cents.
- 2.From €3.00 to €5.00 is 2 euros.
- 3.Change: €2.30.
✓ 2,30 €
⚠️ Common mistakes
- • Mixing euros and cents as if they were the same unit.
- • Not exchanging 100 cents for 1 euro.
📝 Try it yourself
1.
1,20 € + 2,30 €
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3,50 €
2.
4,00 € − 1,50 €
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2,50 €
3.
3,45 € + 0,55 €
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4,00 €
4.
10,00 € − 6,80 €
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3,20 €
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FAQ
How much are 250 cents?
250 cents are 2 euros 50 cents: €2.50.