Let’s solve each problem step by step by calculating the total amount of money each person has in their piggy bank. We’ll use the standard U.S. coin values:
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Penny = $0.01
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Nickel = $0.05
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Dime = $0.10
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Quarter = $0.25
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1. Zoey’s Total:
Found: 3 dimes, 2 nickels, and 4 pennies.
- 3 dimes = 3 × $0.10 =
$0.30
- 2 nickels = 2 × $0.05 =
$0.10
- 4 pennies = 4 × $0.01 =
$0.04
Total = $0.30 + $0.10 + $0.04 = $0.44
✔ Zoey’s Total: $0.44
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2. Johnny’s Total:
Counted: 10 pennies, 1 dime, and 4 nickels.
- 10 pennies = 10 × $0.01 =
$0.10
- 1 dime = 1 × $0.10 =
$0.10
- 4 nickels = 4 × $0.05 =
$0.20
Total = $0.10 + $0.10 + $0.20 = $0.40
✔ Johnny’s Total: $0.40
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3. Sam’s Total:
Found: 2 quarters, 6 nickels, 2 dimes, and 7 pennies.
- 2 quarters = 2 × $0.25 =
$0.50
- 6 nickels = 6 × $0.05 =
$0.30
- 2 dimes = 2 × $0.10 =
$0.20
- 7 pennies = 7 × $0.01 =
$0.07
Total = $0.50 + $0.30 + $0.20 + $0.07 = $1.07
✔ Sam’s Total: $1.07
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4. Molly’s Total:
Saw: 3 dimes, 1 quarter, 3 nickels, and 2 pennies.
- 3 dimes = 3 × $0.10 =
$0.30
- 1 quarter = 1 × $0.25 =
$0.25
- 3 nickels = 3 × $0.05 =
$0.15
- 2 pennies = 2 × $0.01 =
$0.02
Total = $0.30 + $0.25 + $0.15 + $0.02 = $0.72
✔ Molly’s Total: $0.72
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5. Maeve’s Total:
Had: 3 quarters, 1 dime, and 7 pennies.
- 3 quarters = 3 × $0.25 =
$0.75
- 1 dime = 1 × $0.10 =
$0.10
- 7 pennies = 7 × $0.01 =
$0.07
Total = $0.75 + $0.10 + $0.07 = $0.92
✔ Maeve’s Total: $0.92
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6. Owen’s Total:
Counted: 5 dimes, 6 nickels, and 1 quarter.
- 5 dimes = 5 × $0.10 =
$0.50
- 6 nickels = 6 × $0.05 =
$0.30
- 1 quarter = 1 × $0.25 =
$0.25
Total = $0.50 + $0.30 + $0.25 = $1.05
✔ Owen’s Total: $1.05
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## 🏆 Who won the coin contest?
Let’s list all totals:
- Zoey:
$0.44
- Johnny:
$0.40
- Sam:
$1.07
- Molly:
$0.72
- Maeve:
$0.92
- Owen:
$1.05
✔ Sam has the highest total: $1.07
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✔ Final Answer:
Sam won the coin contest with $1.07.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade money word problems worksheet.
