Finding the Figures in a Budget is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on finding and calculating figures in a budget, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D3.1.3-5. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
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Finding the Figures in a Budget
D3.1.3-5
NameDate
Read each budget, then answer the questions. Show your work.
1.Read the budget, then answer the questions.
The Science Club's Car Wash Budget
A budget written for this worksheet.
Money raised from the car wash: $450.
Costs: soap and sponges $35; signs $15; hose rental $20.
Plan: half of the profit goes to the animal shelter, and the club keeps the other half for a field trip.
1. Why does the club work out its profit before giving to the shelter?
2. How much did the car wash cost to run?
3. How much money goes to the animal shelter?
2.Read the budget, then answer the questions.
A Monthly Budget for One Apartment
A budget written for this worksheet.
Take-home pay: $2,400 a month.
Fixed expenses: rent $950; internet $60; bus pass $75.
Variable expenses: electricity $90; groceries $350.
Saving: $300. Giving: $25.
1. How much is spent on rent and electricity together?
2. How much money is left at the end of the month?
3. Which expenses are variable?
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Answer key — Finding the Figures in a Budget
Set 3. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. Because the plan gives half of the profit, so the costs must be taken out first. 2. $35 + $15 + $20 = $70. 3. $35 + $15 + $20 = $70; $450 − $70 = $380; $380 ÷ 2 = $190.