Exploring Currency Combinations in Word Problems

The video tutorial explains how to determine the additional amount of money Jackson needs to reach 95 cents. It starts by counting Jackson's current money, which includes two quarters and two dimes, totaling 70 cents. The tutorial then calculates the additional 25 cents needed by adding two more dimes and a nickel, reaching the target of 95 cents.

What is the first step Jackson plans to take to find out how much money he has?

• Stack the coins and then count

• Use a calculator

• Ask someone else to count

• Count each coin individually

How much is one quarter worth?

• 25 cents

• 50 cents

• 10 cents

• 75 cents

How much money does Jackson have after adding two quarters and two dimes?

• 50 cents

• 80 cents

• 60 cents

• 70 cents

What coin does Jackson add first to get closer to 95 cents?

• A dime

• A nickel

• A quarter

• A penny

How much more money does Jackson need to reach 95 cents?

• 30 cents

• 25 cents

• 20 cents

• 15 cents