Question

Simon has 20 quarters and 12 dimes.He wants to purchase ice cream for his friends.An ice cream cone cost $1.00.How many cones can Simon buy for his friends?

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

Each ice cream cone costs 4 quarters or 10 dimes, so Simon has ...

20/4 + 12/10 = 5 + 1.2 = 6.2

times the price of an ice cream cone. He can buy 6 cones for his friends.