One-Step Add/Subtract Cents Word Problems

1st Grade Math practice: Tom had 15 cents. He found 5 more cents. How many cents does Tom have now. Part of money: coins and values (Money: Coins and Values).

~10 min

Read the story and decide if you need to add money together or take money away.

Adding Cents Together

10¢5¢
10¢Dime
5¢Nickel

When a story tells you that you earn or gain more money, you add the amounts together to find the total.

💡 Look for words like 'more' or 'gain' to know you need to add.