Question

A large jar contains 1380 coins. The result of 40 coins pulled at random from the jar is given below.

• 16 nickels
• 10 dimes
• 14 quarters

Based on this information, what could be the expected value of dimes in the jar?

A) $17.25
B) $34.50
C) $40
D) $345

Answer 1

B)

Explanation:

there are 10 dimes. that is 1/4 of the all the coins. So we can do 1380/4=345. Since 1380 is including the 10 dimes, 345*10=3450. Then we add the decimal point at 34.50 as this is USD and 100 cents in a dollar

Answer 2

Answer:IS B OR D BUT I SAY D

Explanation: