Question

Alice has 5 quarters and 2 nickels. How many cents does Alice have

Answer 1

Alice has 135 cents, or $1.35.

Explanation:

• A quarter is worth 25 cents.

• A nickel is worth 5 cents.

• Multiply 25 by 5, since there are 5 quarters. That will give you 125.

• Multiply 5 by 2, since there are 2 nickels. That will give you 10.

• Add 125 and 10. That will give you 135, which is your answer!