Comparing Amounts of Philippine Money - Grade 3 Worksheets

Master comparing Philippine money amounts: coins, bills, peso notation, comparison symbols, and financial literacy skills through these comprehensive worksheets.

Worksheet Solutions: Problems 1 to 3
1 Comparing coins
Problem 1
Compare ₱2.35 and ₱1.89. Which amount is greater?
Definition:

Comparing Philippine money amounts: Using symbols > (greater than), < (less than), or = (equal to) to compare peso values

Comparison method:
  1. Compare pesos first (left side of decimal)
  2. If pesos are equal, compare centavos (right side of decimal)
  3. Place the correct comparison symbol between amounts
Amount 1
₱2.35
Comparison
> ? <
Amount 2
₱1.89
Step 1: Compare peso amounts

₱2 vs ₱1 → ₱2 > ₱1, so ₱2.35 > ₱1.89

Step 2: Alternative method (centavos)

₱2.35 = 235 centavos, ₱1.89 = 189 centavos → 235 > 189

Step 3: Write final comparison

₱2.35 > ₱1.89

₱2.35 > ₱1.89
Final answer:

₱2.35 is greater than ₱1.89

Applied rules:

• Compare pesos first: The larger peso amount determines the greater total

• Convert to centavos: Alternative method to compare decimal amounts

• Comparison symbols: > means greater than, < means less than

2 Comparing bills and coins
Problem 2
Sarah has ₱5.40 and Tom has ₱5.04. Who has more money?
Definition:

Decimal peso comparison: When pesos are equal, compare centavos digit by digit

Sarah's Amount
₱5.40
Comparison
> ? <
Tom's Amount
₱5.04
Step 1: Compare peso amounts

₱5 vs ₱5 → Both have ₱5, so continue to centavos

Step 2: Compare centavos

40 centavos vs 04 centavos → 40 > 04

Step 3: Determine who has more

Sarah has ₱5.40, Tom has ₱5.04 → ₱5.40 > ₱5.04

₱5.40 > ₱5.04
Final answer:

Sarah has more money (₱5.40 > ₱5.04)

Applied rules:

• Equal pesos: When peso amounts match, compare centavos

• Centavos comparison: Compare tens place first, then ones place

• Leading zeros: ₱5.04 has 04 centavos, which is 4 centavos

3 Multiple coins comparison
Problem 3
Which is worth more: 3 twenty-five centavo coins and 2 ten centavo coins, or 1 peso and 1 five centavo coin?
Definition:

Philippine money conversion: Convert all coins to centavos, then compare totals

Option 1
3×25¢ + 2×10¢
Total
95¢
Option 2
1 peso + 1×5¢
Total
₱1.05
Step 1: Calculate first option

3 twenty-five centavo coins = 3 × 25¢ = 75¢, 2 ten centavo coins = 2 × 10¢ = 20¢

Total = 75¢ + 20¢ = 95¢

Step 2: Calculate second option

1 peso = ₱1.00 = 100¢, 1 five centavo coin = 5¢

Total = 100¢ + 5¢ = 105¢

Step 3: Compare the amounts

95¢ vs 105¢ → 95 < 105

Step 4: Express in pesos

₱0.95 vs ₱1.05 → ₱0.95 < ₱1.05

₱0.95 < ₱1.05
Final answer:

1 peso and 1 five centavo coin is worth more than 3 twenty-five centavo coins and 2 ten centavo coins

Applied rules:

• Philippine coin values: 25¢ = twenty-five centavos, 10¢ = ten centavos, 5¢ = five centavos

• Conversion: Convert everything to same unit (centavos) for easy comparison

• Addition: Sum all coins/bills to get total value

Philippine Money Comparison Rules and Methods
₱A > ₱B \text{ if } A > B
Philippine Money Comparison Rule
Philippine Coin Values
25¢ = Twenty-Five Centavos
10¢ = Ten Centavos
Philippine Bill Values
₱1 = 100¢
₱5 = 500¢
Comparison Symbols
> (Greater Than)
< (Less Than)
Money Conversion: Always convert to same unit (centavos or pesos) before comparing
Decimal Comparison: Compare pesos first, then centavos if pesos are equal
Tip 1: When comparing decimals, align decimal points vertically.
Tip 2: Remember ₱1 = 100 centavos for conversions.
Tip 3: Use place value to compare decimal amounts systematically.
Tip 4: Count coins in order from largest to smallest value.
Key Philippine Money Comparison Steps:

• Step 1: Identify all coins and bills in each group

• Step 2: Convert all amounts to same unit (centavos or pesos)

• Step 3: Compare peso amounts first

• Step 4: If pesos equal, compare centavos

• Step 5: Use appropriate comparison symbol

Important Philippine Money Terms:

Centavo: 1¢ coin (1/100 of a peso)

Five Centavos: 5¢ coin

Ten Centavos: 10¢ coin

Twenty-Five Centavos: 25¢ coin

One Peso: ₱1 coin

Worksheet Solutions: Problems 4 to 5
4 Shopping comparison
Problem 4
Maria has ₱3.67 and needs ₱3.75 for a snack. Does she have enough money?
Definition:

Money sufficiency: Compare available money to required amount

Available
₱3.67
Required
₱3.75
Comparison
< ? >
Step 1: Compare peso amounts

₱3 vs ₱3 → Both have ₱3, so compare centavos

Step 2: Compare centavos

67¢ vs 75¢ → 67 < 75

Step 3: Determine sufficiency

Since ₱3.67 < ₱3.75, Maria does not have enough money

Step 4: Calculate difference

₱3.75 - ₱3.67 = ₱0.08 (Maria needs 8 more centavos)

₱3.67 < ₱3.75
Final answer:

No, Maria does not have enough money. She needs ₱0.08 more.

Applied rules:

• Sufficiency check: Available ≥ Required for sufficient funds

• Subtraction: Find difference between amounts

• Real-world context: Apply comparison to practical scenarios

5 Complex money comparison
Problem 5
Compare: 2 one-peso coins, 3 twenty-five centavo coins, 4 ten centavo coins, and 1 five centavo coin vs 3 one-peso coins and 1 twenty-five centavo coin.
Definition:

Complex money calculation: Sum multiple denominations and compare totals

Group 1
2×₱1 + 3×25¢ + 4×10¢ + 1×5¢
Total
₱3.20
Group 2
3×₱1 + 1×25¢
Total
₱3.25
Step 1: Calculate first group

2×₱1 = ₱2.00, 3×25¢ = 75¢, 4×10¢ = 40¢, 1×5¢ = 5¢

Total = ₱2.00 + ₱0.75 + ₱0.40 + ₱0.05 = ₱3.20

Step 2: Calculate second group

3×₱1 = ₱3.00, 1×25¢ = 25¢

Total = ₱3.00 + ₱0.25 = ₱3.25

Step 3: Compare the totals

₱3.20 vs ₱3.25 → ₱3.20 < ₱3.25

Step 4: Verify with centavos

320¢ vs 325¢ → 320 < 325 ✓

₱3.20 < ₱3.25
Final answer:

3 one-peso coins and 1 twenty-five centavo coin is worth more than 2 one-peso coins, 3 twenty-five centavo coins, 4 ten centavo coins, and 1 five centavo coin

Applied rules:

• Systematic counting: Organize by denomination type

• Unit conversion: Keep consistent units throughout calculation

• Verification: Double-check calculations using alternative method

Philippine Money Comparison Laws, Methods, and Definitions
\text{If } A > B, \text{ then } ₱A > ₱B
Philippine Money Comparison Law
Key money definitions:

Money comparison: Determining which of two monetary amounts is greater

Decimal notation: Writing money amounts with pesos and centavos separated by a decimal point

Denomination: Standard unit of currency (one peso coin, twenty-five centavo coin, etc.)

Complete Philippine money comparison methodology:
  1. Identify all money: List all coins and bills in each group
  2. Convert to same unit: Either all centavos or all pesos
  3. Calculate totals: Sum all amounts in each group
  4. Compare systematically: Pesos first, then centavos
  5. Write comparison: Use appropriate symbol (> , < , =)
Tip 1: Count money starting with the highest value coins/bills.
Tip 2: When comparing decimals, focus on place value: ones, tenths, hundredths.
Tip 3: Use visual aids like coin pictures to organize complex problems.
Tip 4: Always verify your answer by re-calculating or converting units.
Common errors: Forgetting to convert to same units, miscounting coins, ignoring decimal placement.
Exam preparation: Practice with various coin combinations, work with word problems, master decimal comparisons.
Essential Philippine money comparison rules:

• Unit consistency: Always convert to same unit before comparing

• Place value: Compare pesos first, then centavos if pesos are equal

• Symbol accuracy: Use > for greater than, < for less than, = for equal

• Verification: Check calculations by converting units differently

• Context awareness: Apply comparison to real-world situations

Philippine Money Comparison Infographic
Philippine Money Comparison Guide
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Philippine Coin Values
1¢
One Centavo = 1 centavo
5¢
Five Centavos = 5 centavos
10¢
Ten Centavos = 10 centavos
25¢
Twenty-Five Centavos = 25 centavos
Philippine Bill Values
₱1
One Peso = 100 centavos
₱5
Five Pesos = 500 centavos
₱10
Ten Pesos = 1000 centavos
₱20
Twenty Pesos = 2000 centavos
Comparison Process
Step-by-Step Process
1
Count Bills
2
Count Coins
3
Add Totals
4
Compare
Comparison Symbols
₱5.75
>
₱4.99
(greater than)
₱2.50
<
₱3.25
(less than)
₱1.00
=
100¢
(equal to)
Practice makes perfect! Count Philippine money daily to build fluency.

Questions & Answers

Question: I get confused when comparing ₱1.25 and ₱1.05. Why is ₱1.25 greater even though 25 comes after 05?

Answer: Great question! The confusion comes from thinking about the numbers as whole numbers rather than money amounts.

  • Both amounts have ₱1 in pesos, so pesos are equal
  • Now compare the centavos: 25¢ vs 05¢ (which is just 5¢)
  • Since 25¢ > 5¢, then ₱1.25 > ₱1.05

Think of it this way: ₱1.25 is ₱1 and 25 centavos, while ₱1.05 is ₱1 and only 5 centavos. The 25 centavos is more than the 5 centavos, making ₱1.25 the larger amount.

Example: If you had ₱1.25 in your piggy bank versus ₱1.05, you'd have 20 more centavos with ₱1.25!

Question: My child struggles with converting between pesos and centavos. What's the best way to teach this concept?

Answer: Teaching peso-centavo conversion requires hands-on practice and clear connections:

  • Start with physical coins: Show that 100 one centavo coins = 1 peso
  • Use the "magic number": 100 centavos = ₱1.00 (always remember 100)
  • Practice conversion: ₱2.35 = 235 centavos, 150 centavos = ₱1.50
  • Create visual charts showing equivalencies (100¢ = ₱1.00, 200¢ = ₱2.00, etc.)

Practical activities work well: Give your child play money and ask them to make specific amounts in different ways. For example, ₱1.00 can be made with 4 twenty-five centavo coins, 10 ten centavo coins, or 100 one centavo coins.

The key is repetition and connecting the abstract numbers to concrete coin values.

Question: How do I know which comparison symbol to use when comparing Philippine money?

Answer: Here's a helpful memory trick for comparison symbols:

  • > (Greater than): The big end opens toward the bigger amount (think of an alligator eating the larger number)
  • < (Less than): The small end points to the smaller amount
  • = (Equal to): Both amounts are exactly the same

Examples:

  • ₱3.50 > ₱2.75 (the alligator wants the bigger money!)
  • ₱1.25 < ₱1.50 (the point goes to the smaller amount)
  • ₱2.00 = 200¢ (they're equal amounts)

Always read the comparison from left to right: "₱3.50 is greater than ₱2.75."