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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

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Read each budget, then answer the questions. Show your work.

1.Read the budget, then answer the questions.

The Garcia Family's Monthly Budget

A budget written for this worksheet. Income: $3,200 a month. Fixed expenses: rent $1,200; car payment $300; phone plan $80. Variable expenses: groceries $600; gas $150; electricity $120. Saving: $400 into a college fund. Giving: $50 to a food bank.

  1. 1. How much do the Garcias spend on variable expenses each month?
  2. 2. How much does the family put into the college fund in 12 months?
  3. 3. Which expenses could change from month to month?
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. 1. Which expenses are variable?
  2. 2. How much is spent on fixed expenses each month?
  3. 3. How much is saved in 6 months?

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Answer key — Finding the Figures in a Budget

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  1. 1.1. $600 + $150 + $120 = $870. 2. 12 × $400 = $4,800. 3. Groceries, gas and electricity, the variable expenses.
  2. 2.1. Electricity and groceries. 2. $950 + $60 + $75 = $1,085. 3. 6 × $300 = $1,800.

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D3.1.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.