Sure! Let’s solve each of the
Money Word Problems step by step. We’ll calculate the total amount of money for each person by adding up the value of each coin and bill.
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🪙 Coin Values to Remember:
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Quarter = $0.25
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Dime = $0.10
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Nickel = $0.05
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Penny = $0.01
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Half-dollar = $0.50
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Dollar bill = $1.00
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## 🔢 Problem 1: Anna
> Anna’s mom gave her 2 quarters, 4 nickels, and 1 penny. How much money does Anna have?
Calculation:
- 2 quarters = 2 × $0.25 =
$0.50
- 4 nickels = 4 × $0.05 =
$0.20
- 1 penny = 1 × $0.01 =
$0.01
Total = $0.50 + $0.20 + $0.01 = $0.71
✔ Answer: $0.71
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## 🔢 Problem 2: Meredith
> Meredith earned 4 quarters, 2 dimes, 2 nickels and 5 pennies for completing chores. How much money did she earn?
Calculation:
- 4 quarters = 4 × $0.25 =
$1.00
- 2 dimes = 2 × $0.10 =
$0.20
- 2 nickels = 2 × $0.05 =
$0.10
- 5 pennies = 5 × $0.01 =
$0.05
Total = $1.00 + $0.20 + $0.10 + $0.05 = $1.35
✔ Answer: $1.35
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## 🔢 Problem 3: Mario
> Mario won 1 dollar, 1 half-dollar, 3 dimes and 5 nickels at the carnival game. How much did Mario win?
Calculation:
- 1 dollar =
$1.00
- 1 half-dollar =
$0.50
- 3 dimes = 3 × $0.10 =
$0.30
- 5 nickels = 5 × $0.05 =
$0.25
Total = $1.00 + $0.50 + $0.30 + $0.25 = $2.05
✔ Answer: $2.05
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## 🔢 Problem 4: Luis’s Brother
> Luis paid his brother 3 dimes, 7 nickels, 4 pennies to clean his room. How much did his brother earn?
Calculation:
- 3 dimes = 3 × $0.10 =
$0.30
- 7 nickels = 7 × $0.05 =
$0.35
- 4 pennies = 4 × $0.01 =
$0.04
Total = $0.30 + $0.35 + $0.04 = $0.69
✔ Answer: $0.69
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## 🔢 Problem 5: Tasha
> Tasha found 1 half-dollar, 2 quarters, and 3 nickels under the couch. How much did Tasha find?
Calculation:
- 1 half-dollar =
$0.50
- 2 quarters = 2 × $0.25 =
$0.50
- 3 nickels = 3 × $0.05 =
$0.15
Total = $0.50 + $0.50 + $0.15 = $1.15
✔ Answer: $1.15
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## 🔢 Problem 6: Jared
> Jared had $1 dollar and 1 dime. His friend gave him another dime and 2 nickels. How much money does Jared have now?
Calculation:
- Original: $1.00 + $0.10 =
$1.10
- Friend gave: 1 dime = $0.10, 2 nickels = $0.10 → Total added =
$0.20
Total = $1.10 + $0.20 = $1.30
✔ Answer: $1.30
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## 🔢 Problem 7: Gia (Partially visible)
> Gia had $2.50 but she lost 3 quarters and 1 penny. How much money does Gia have now?
Calculation:
- Lost: 3 quarters = 3 × $0.25 =
$0.75
- Lost: 1 penny =
$0.01
- Total lost = $0.75 + $0.01 =
$0.76
Remaining = $2.50 - $0.76 = $1.74
✔ Answer: $1.74
*(Note: The image cuts off problem 8, but based on context, it seems problem 7 is complete as written above.)*
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
| Problem | Answer |
|---------|---------|
| 1 | $0.71 |
| 2 | $1.35 |
| 3 | $2.05 |
| 4 | $0.69 |
| 5 | $1.15 |
| 6 | $1.30 |
| 7 | $1.74 |
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Tip for Students: Always write down the value of each coin first, then add them carefully. You can also draw the coins in the extra space if needed — it helps visualize!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade money word problems worksheet.
