Question

Dimes 15

Nickels 20
Pennies 19
Quarters 8
Half Dollars 1

Hosea generally puts his pocket change in a container on his dresser. He sorted the coins and found the number of coins shown.

Which expression shows one way he can find the amount of money he has in dimes, nickels, and pennies?
A) 8(0.25) + 1(0.50)
B) 19(0.01) + 20(5) + 15(1)
C) 19(0.01) + 20(0.05) + 15(0.10)
D) 15(0.01) + 20(0.05) + 19(0.10)

Answer 1

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The answer is C.

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Answer 2

The answer is C because he is only finding for dimes, nickels, and pennies. He has 19 pennies which are 1 cent each, 20 nickels which are 5 cents a piece and, 15 dimes which are 10 cents a piece