Question

Anthony finds some nickels and pennies in his change purse. How much money (in dollars) does he have if he has 100 nickels and 60 pennies? How much money (in dollars) does he have if he has xx nickels and yy pennies?

Total value, 100 nickels and 60 pennies (dollars):

Total value, xx nickels and yy pennies (dollars):

Answer 1

Nickels are equal to 5 cent and pennies are equal to 1 so:

5 times 100 = 500

1 times 60 = 60

500 + 60 = 560

560 converted to dollars would be $5.60!

Explanation:

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