Question

Patrick lost his lunch money on the way to

school. If he can get thirteen of his friends
to each give him a quarter, he can buy a
school lunch. How much does a school
lunch cost?
$_

Answer 1

$3.25

Explanation:

Each quarter is 25¢

13 quarters will be worth 13 x 25 = 325¢

Since 1$ = 100¢

divide 325¢ by 100 to get amount in $

= 325/100 = $3.25