Mrs Mavis Elderbee
£153.00
Birthday surprise
HomePower Ltd
£1188.00
Elec bill for Mar 26
Nother Bank
£17266.00
Savings account
As a security measure, the bank requires each amount to be written in words before the transfer can be completed. Can you write the three amounts shown on the phones in words, then add the three amounts together?
E.g. £187.00 = One hundred and eighty seven pounds
This starter was originally created when cheques were more commonly used and students were more likely to need to know how to write one. Here is the original version.
8 April 2026 Molly Perez 167.00
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8 April 2026 Mya Roberts 3598.00
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8 April 2026 Diana Turner 16913.00
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8 April 2026 Katie Phillips 6434778.00
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To complete these cheques, the amount needs to be written in words. Can you write the four amounts shown on the cheques in words then add the four amounts together.
E.g. £187.00 = One hundred and eighty seven pounds only.
Topics: Starter | Place Value
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