Question

I have a pile of 20 coins that includes dimes and quarters. The coins total is $2.75. How many quarters do I have?



Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

You have 5 quarters which equals 25 cents each. Which in total comes to $1.25.
You have 15 dimes which is worth 10 cents each.
Which in total comes to $1.50.
$1.50
+$1.25
=$2.75