Let's solve each of the
money word problems step by step. We'll calculate the total amount of money in each scenario using 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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Half-dollar = $0.50
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Dollar = $1.00
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1. Anna’s mom gave her 2 quarters, 4 nickels, and 1 penny.
- 2 quarters = 2 × $0.25 = $0.50
- 4 nickels = 4 × $0.05 = $0.20
- 1 penny = $0.01
Total = $0.50 + $0.20 + $0.01 =
$0.71
✔ Answer: $0.71
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2. Meredith earned 4 quarters, 2 dimes, 2 nickels, and 5 pennies.
- 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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3. Mario won 1 dollar, 1 half-dollar, 3 dimes, and 5 nickels.
- 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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4. Luis paid his brother 3 dimes, 7 nickels, 4 pennies.
- 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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5. Tasha found 1 half-dollar, 2 quarters, and 3 nickels.
- 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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6. Jared had 1 dollar and 1 dime. His friend gave him another dime and 2 nickels.
- Initial: $1.00 + $0.10 = $1.10
- Added: 1 dime = $0.10, 2 nickels = 2 × $0.05 = $0.10
- Total added = $0.10 + $0.10 = $0.20
New total = $1.10 + $0.20 =
$1.30
✔ Answer: $1.30
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7. Omar has saved 14 pennies, 3 quarters, 1 nickel, and 5 dimes.
- 14 pennies = 14 × $0.01 = $0.14
- 3 quarters = 3 × $0.25 = $0.75
- 1 nickel = $0.05
- 5 dimes = 5 × $0.10 = $0.50
Total = $0.14 + $0.75 + $0.05 + $0.50 =
$1.44
✔ Answer: $1.44
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8. Gia had $2.50 but lost 3 quarters and 1 dime.
- Lost:
- 3 quarters = 3 × $0.25 = $0.75
- 1 dime = $0.10
- Total lost = $0.75 + $0.10 = $0.85
- Remaining: $2.50 − $0.85 =
$1.65
✔ Answer: $1.65
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✔ Final Answers:
| Problem | Total |
|--------|-------|
| 1 | $0.71 |
| 2 | $1.35 |
| 3 | $2.05 |
| 4 | $0.69 |
| 5 | $1.15 |
| 6 | $1.30 |
| 7 | $1.44 |
| 8 | $1.65 |
You can now fill these totals into the boxes on the worksheet.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or visual representations of the coins!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coin word problems worksheet.
