Counting Money
Example 1: Coins
Determine how much money you see. For 39 cents, answer $0.39. Total Money: 1 penny + 2 dimes + 2 quarters = (1 × 1¢) + (2 × 10¢) + (2 × 25¢) = 1¢ + 20¢ + 50¢ = 71¢ = Since 71¢ = $0.71, the answer is
Example 2: Coins and Bills
Determine how much money you see. For 39 cents, answer $0.39. Total money: 2 nickels + 1 quarter + 1 $1 bill + 1 $5 bill + 1 $10 bill = (2 × 5¢) + (1 × 25¢) + (1 × $1) + (1 × $5) + (1 × $10) = 10¢ + 25¢ + $1 + $5 + $10 = 35¢ + $16 = $16.35 = The answer is
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