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“Sweet Treats”

Write an equation and compute the answer for each problem.

John wanted to earn money to buy valentines. He cleaned the garage and earned $0.75. He sat with his baby sis-ter and earned $0.50. He washed windows for his neighbor and $0.85. How much money did he earn altogeth-er?

There are 21 boys and 15 girls in John’s class. How many valentines will he buy if he gives everyone in his class a valentine?

John paid $1.69 for his valentines. How much does he have left?

John wants to buy his mom a special valentine and it cost $0.35. How much money does he have left after buying his mom’s valentine?

Patty is going to make her valentines. She and John are in the same class. Patty can get six valentines on each sheet of red paper. How many sheets of red paper will she need?

Patty decides to bake cupcakes for the valentine party. How many dozen cupcakes must she bake?

Your mom has a candy treat for the valentine party. There are 108 pieces of candy. How many pieces will each child receive?