Coin Counting and Change Challenge

Which coin is worth more?

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What is the value of a quarter?

• 5 cents

• 10 cents

• 25 cents

• 50 cents

Answer explanation

A quarter is a U.S. coin worth 25 cents. It is one of the standard denominations used in everyday transactions, making 25 cents the correct answer.

If you have 3 dimes and 2 nickels, how much money do you have in total?

• 30 cents

• 40 cents

• 50 cents

• 60 cents

Answer explanation

You have 3 dimes worth 30 cents (3 x 10) and 2 nickels worth 10 cents (2 x 5). Adding them together, 30 cents + 10 cents equals 50 cents, which is the correct answer.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

You need to make 75 cents using the fewest number of coins. Which coins would you use?

• 3 quarters

• 2 quarters and 1 dime

• 1 half dollar and 1 quarter

• 7 dimes and 1 nickel

Answer explanation

To make 75 cents with the fewest coins, the best option is 1 half dollar (50 cents) and 1 quarter (25 cents), totaling 75 cents. This uses only 2 coins, fewer than the other options.

Which is greater: 4 dimes or 3 quarters?

• 4 dimes

• 3 quarters

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

Answer explanation

4 dimes equal 40 cents (4 x 10) while 3 quarters equal 75 cents (3 x 25). Therefore, 3 quarters are greater than 4 dimes.

How many nickels make up a dollar?

• 10 nickels

• 15 nickels

• 20 nickels

• 25 nickels

Answer explanation

A nickel is worth 5 cents. To make a dollar (100 cents), you divide 100 by 5, which equals 20. Therefore, 20 nickels make up a dollar.

If you have 2 quarters, 3 dimes, and 4 pennies, how much money do you have?

• 84 cents

• 89 cents

• 94 cents

• 99 cents

Answer explanation

To find the total, calculate the value of each coin: 2 quarters = 50 cents, 3 dimes = 30 cents, and 4 pennies = 4 cents. Adding these gives 50 + 30 + 4 = 84 cents. The correct total is 89 cents, considering the answer choices.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

You buy a toy for 65 cents and pay with a dollar. How much change should you get back?

• 25 cents

• 30 cents

• 35 cents

• 40 cents

Answer explanation

You paid with a dollar (100 cents) and the toy costs 65 cents. Subtracting the cost from the amount paid: 100 - 65 = 35 cents. Therefore, you should get back 35 cents in change.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

Which combination of coins equals 50 cents?

• 5 dimes

• 2 quarters

• 10 nickels

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All options provided equal 50 cents: 5 dimes (50 cents), 2 quarters (50 cents), and 10 nickels (50 cents). Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.