Counting Money and Making Change

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What is money?

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Money is a medium of exchange that people use to buy goods and services.

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What are coins?

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Coins are small, flat pieces of metal used as money. They come in different values like pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.

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What is a dollar bill?

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A dollar bill is a paper currency used in the United States, with values like $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.

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How do you make change?

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Making change means giving back the difference between the amount paid and the cost of an item.

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If something costs $10 and you pay with a $20 bill, how much change do you get?

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You get $10 back.

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What is a quarter worth?

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A quarter is worth 25 cents.

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What is a dime worth?

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A dime is worth 10 cents.

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What is a nickel worth?

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A nickel is worth 5 cents.

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What is a penny worth?

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A penny is worth 1 cent.

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How do you add up coins?

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To add up coins, count the value of each type of coin and then sum them together.