Question

If 50 one-cent coins were stacked on top of each other in a column, the column would be approximately 3 7 8 inches tall. At this rate, which is the closest approximation of one-cent coins it would take to make an 8 inch tall column?

Answer 1

100

Explanation:

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Answer 2

approximately 61 coins

Explanation:

Total coins stacked = 50

height of column = 378 inches

approximate height of one coin =
`(50)/(378)`

=0.132 inches

To make an 8 inches tall stack No of coins required will be

No of coins =
`(total height)/(height of one coin)`

=
`(8)/(0.132)`

=60.60

≅61 coins