GRADE 8 Mathematics โ€“ Money Quiz

1. What is the value of 5 Kenyan Shillings in cents?

25 cents
100 cents
50 cents
200 cents
Explanation:

1 Kenyan Shilling is equal to 100 cents, so 5 Kenyan Shillings would be 500 cents, which is equivalent to 50 cents.

2. If 1 Kenyan Shilling is equal to 0.009 US Dollars, how many US Dollars would 50 Kenyan Shillings be?

0.90 USD
4.50 USD
0.05 USD
0.45 USD
Explanation:

To find the equivalent in USD, multiply 50 Kenyan Shillings by the exchange rate (0.009). This gives 0.45 USD.

3. If a chocolate bar costs 25 Kenyan Shillings, how many 10 Kenyan Shilling coins would you need to pay for it?

2 coins
3 coins
5 coins
4 coins
Explanation:

You would need 3 coins of 10 Kenyan Shillings each to make 30 Kenyan Shillings, which is more than enough to buy the 25 Kenyan Shilling chocolate bar.

4. What is the equivalent of 50 Tanzanian Shillings in Kenyan Shillings?

10 KES
70 KES
50 KES
30 KES
Explanation:

1 Tanzanian Shilling is equivalent to 1 Kenyan Shilling. Therefore, 50 Tanzanian Shillings would be 50 Kenyan Shillings.

5. If a toy costs 400 Kenyan Shillings, how much change would you get back from a 1000 Kenyan Shilling note?

300 KES
600 KES
500 KES
700 KES
Explanation:

To find the amount of change, subtract the cost of the toy (400 KES) from the amount given (1000 KES). This gives 600 KES as the change.

6. How many 20 Kenyan Shilling coins make up 1,000 Kenyan Shillings?

50 coins
100 coins
200 coins
25 coins
Explanation:

To get the number of coins, divide the total amount by the value of each coin. 1,000 KES รท 20 KES = 50 coins.

7. If a sweet costs 5 Kenyan Shillings, how much would 3 sweets cost in total?

10 KES
15 KES
7 KES
8 KES
Explanation:

To find the total cost, multiply the cost of one sweet (5 KES) by the number of sweets (3). This gives 15 KES as the total cost.

8. What is the value of 2,000 Kenyan Shillings in 50 Kenyan Shilling notes?

40 notes
55 notes
35 notes
45 notes
Explanation:

To find the number of notes, divide the total amount by the value of each note. 2,000 KES รท 50 KES = 40 notes.

9. If 1 US Dollar is equal to 100 Kenyan Shillings, how much would 10 US Dollars be in Kenyan Shillings?

10 KES
100 KES
500 KES
1,000 KES
Explanation:

To find the equivalent in KES, multiply 10 US Dollars by the exchange rate (100). This gives 1,000 KES.

10. If 1 Kenyan Shilling is equivalent to 10 Rwandan Francs, how many Kenyan Shillings would 100 Rwandan Francs be?

50 KES
100 KES
10 KES
20 KES
Explanation:

100 Rwandan Francs divided by the exchange rate (10 KES) equals 10 Kenyan Shillings.

11. How much change would you get back from 1,000 Kenyan Shillings if you spend 650 Kenyan Shillings?

250 KES
450 KES
150 KES
350 KES
Explanation:

Subtract the amount spent from the total given amount. 1,000 KES - 650 KES = 350 KES.

12. What would be the total cost if you buy 4 bananas at 20 Kenyan Shillings each?

80 KES
40 KES
60 KES
50 KES
Explanation:

To find the total cost, multiply the cost of one banana (20 KES) by the number of bananas (4). This gives 80 KES as the total cost.

13. If a bus ride costs 30 Kenyan Shillings one way, how much would the round trip cost for 2 people?

60 KES
120 KES
70 KES
110 KES
Explanation:

For both people to make a round trip (to and fro), they need to pay for the cost of one way twice for both people. 2 (people) x 30 (KES one way) x 2 = 120 KES.

14. How many 5 Kenyan Shilling coins would you need to have 75 Kenyan Shillings?

5 coins
10 coins
15 coins
20 coins
Explanation:

To find the number of coins, divide the total amount by the value of each coin. 75 KES รท 5 KES = 15 coins.

15. A book costs 250 Kenyan Shillings and a pencil costs 15 Kenyan Shillings. How much more does the book cost than the pencil?

235 KES
245 KES
240 KES
260 KES
Explanation:

To find the difference in cost, subtract the cost of the pencil from the cost of the book. 250 KES - 15 KES = 235 KES.

16. If a movie ticket costs 150 Kenyan Shillings, how much would it be for a family of 4 to watch the movie?

450 KES
600 KES
550 KES
300 KES
Explanation:

Multiply the cost of the movie ticket (150 KES) by the number of people (4). This gives 600 KES for the family to watch the movie.

17. What is the total value of 9 x 5 Kenyan Shilling coins?

40 KES
35 KES
55 KES
45 KES
Explanation:

To find the total value, multiply the value of one coin (5 KES) by the number of coins (9). This gives 45 KES.

18. If you have 300 Kenyan Shillings and you spend 120 Kenyan Shillings, how much would you have left?

160 KES
200 KES
140 KES
180 KES
Explanation:

Subtract the amount spent from the total amount. 300 KES - 120 KES = 180 KES.

19. How many 2 Kenyan Shilling coins would you need to make up 50 Kenyan Shillings?

25 coins
20 coins
10 coins
15 coins
Explanation:

To find the number of coins, divide the total amount by the value of each coin. 50 KES รท 2 KES = 25 coins.

20. If 1 Kenyan Shilling is equivalent to 1 South African Rand, how many Kenyan Shillings would you need to make up 100 South African Rands?

50 KES
100 KES
200 KES
10 KES
Explanation:

To find the equivalent in KES, divide 100 South African Rands by the exchange rate (1). This gives 100 Kenyan Shillings.

21. What is the total value of 8 x 25 Kenyan Shilling notes?

250 KES
180 KES
200 KES
150 KES
Explanation:

To find the total value, multiply the value of one note (25 KES) by the number of notes (8). This gives 200 KES.

22. If a pack of pens costs 100 Kenyan Shillings, how much would 5 packs cost?

500 KES
200 KES
300 KES
400 KES
Explanation:

To find the total cost, multiply the cost of one pack of pens (100 KES) by the number of packs (5). This gives 500 KES as the total cost.

23. How many cents are in one Kenyan Shilling?

10
100
25
50
Explanation:

There are 100 cents in one Kenyan Shilling. Therefore, 1 Kenyan Shilling is equal to 100 cents.

24. If you have 5 ten-shilling coins, how much money do you have in total?

100 Ksh
10 Ksh
25 Ksh
50 Ksh
Explanation:

5 ten-shilling coins would amount to 50 Kenyan Shillings. Each coin is worth 10 shillings.

25. What is the value of 5 fifty-cent coins?

250 Ksh
500 Ksh
25 Ksh
100 Ksh
Explanation:

5 fifty-cent coins equals to 250 Kenyan Shillings as each coin is worth 50 cents.

26. If you have 3 twenty-shilling notes, how much money do you have in total?

20 Ksh
60 Ksh
30 Ksh
40 Ksh
Explanation:

3 twenty-shilling notes would amount to 60 Kenyan Shillings. Each note is worth 20 shillings.

27. What is the total value of 2 five-hundred-shilling notes and 4 ten-shilling coins?

1040 Ksh
100 Ksh
1000 Ksh
520 Ksh
Explanation:

2 five-hundred-shilling notes equal to 1000 Kenyan Shillings, and 4 ten-shilling coins amount to 40 Kenyan Shillings. Therefore, the total value is 1040 Ksh.

28. How much is 15 Bob in terms of shillings?

15 Ksh
1.5 Ksh
0.15 Ksh
150 Ksh
Explanation:

15 Bob is equivalent to 15 Kenyan Shillings.

29. If you have 8 twenty-shilling coins, how much money do you have in total?

160 Ksh
80 Ksh
820 Ksh
120 Ksh
Explanation:

8 twenty-shilling coins would amount to 160 Kenyan Shillings. Each coin is worth 20 shillings.

30. How much is 40 Bob in terms of shillings?

400 Ksh
4 Ksh
0.4 Ksh
40 Ksh
Explanation:

40 Bob is equivalent to 40 Kenyan Shillings.

31. What is the total value of 10 fifty-cent coins and 2 one-hundred-shilling notes?

210 Ksh
600 Ksh
70 Ksh
100 Ksh
Explanation:

10 fifty-cent coins amount to 50 Kenyan Shillings and 2 one-hundred-shilling notes equal to 200 Kenyan Shillings. Therefore, the total value is 250 Ksh.

32. How much is 25 Bob in terms of shillings?

2.5 Ksh
20 Ksh
0.25 Ksh
25 Ksh
Explanation:

25 Bob is equivalent to 25 Kenyan Shillings.