Question

Matthew is 4 years old. His teacher shows him a nickel and states it is worth 5 cents. Then she shows him a dime and states it is worth 10 cents. Allowing him to see both coins, the teacher asks Matthew which one is worth more. Matthew answers that the nickel is worth more because it is larger in size. What concept explains Matthew’s answer?

Answer 1

He's wrong

Step-by-step explanation:

Just because the coin is biigger doesn't make the value bigger.