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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.

Jada's Allowance Plan

A budget written for this worksheet. Allowance: $12 a week. Spend: $6 a week. Save for a bike: $4 a week. Share with a food pantry: $2 a week. The bike Jada wants costs $80.

  1. 1. Does the plan use all of the allowance? Explain how you know.
  2. 2. How much does Jada spend in 4 weeks?
  3. 3. What could Jada change in her plan to buy the bike sooner?
2.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 fixed expenses each month?
  2. 2. Which expenses could change from month to month?
  3. 3. How much more is the rent than the groceries?

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Answer key — Finding the Figures in a Budget

Set 9. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.1. Yes, the plan uses it all: $6 + $4 + $2 = $12. 2. 4 × $6 = $24. 3. Spend less each week and save more for the bike.
  2. 2.1. $1,200 + $300 + $80 = $1,580. 2. Groceries, gas and electricity, the variable expenses. 3. $1,200 − $600 = $600.

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