Question

If one tally mark is 50 cents how much is 109 tally marks

Answer 1

5450 cents

Explanation:

50 x 109 = 5450

Answer 2

5450 cents, or $54.50

Explanation:

If one tally mark is 50 cents and there are 109 tally marks, you are basically adding 50 cents 109 times, which is repeated addition. Multiplication and repeated addition are basically the same thing, so you can multiply 50 by 109 to get 5450 cents. This is equivalent to $54.50.