1. Count Sofia's money:
- Bills: One $20 bill, one $10 bill, two $5 bills, and three $1 bills.
- $20 + $10 = $30
- $5 + $5 = $10 → $30 + $10 = $40
- $1 + $1 + $1 = $3 → $40 + $3 = $43
- Coins: Three quarters, two dimes, two nickels, and four pennies.
- Quarters: 3 × $0.25 = $0.75
- Dimes: 2 × $0.10 = $0.20
- Nickels: 2 × $0.05 = $0.10
- Pennies: 4 × $0.01 = $0.04
- Total coins: $0.75 + $0.20 + $0.10 + $0.04 = $1.09
- Sofia’s total: $43 + $1.09 = $44.09
2. Asher has $26 less than Sofia:
- $44.09 - $26.00 = $18.09
answer: $18.09
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fourth grade math word problems.