Question

Fill in the blank:

The value of 8 dimes is ____ % the value of a dollar. (Remember, 60 cents = 60% the value of a dollar)

List a combination of coins that is 130% the value of a dollar. _____

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Blank 2:

Answer 1

Answer:

Blank 1: 80% Blank 2: 5 quarters and 1 nickel

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Dimes are 10 cents which is 10% of a dollar. 8 dimes are 80 cents which is also equal to 80% of a dollar.

2. 5 quarters are equal to $1.25 which is also equal to 125% of a dollar. A nickel is 5 cents or 5% of a dollar. Add them together and it equals $1.30 or 130% of a dollar.