Let’s solve each problem one at a time, step by step.
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Problem 1: Lucas has 2 one-dollar bills, 3 dimes and 3 nickels. How much money does Lucas have?
First, let’s remember the value of each coin and bill:
- 1 one-dollar bill = $1.00
- 1 dime = $0.10 (10 cents)
- 1 nickel = $0.05 (5 cents)
Now calculate:
→ 2 one-dollar bills = 2 × $1.00 =
$2.00
→ 3 dimes = 3 × $0.10 =
$0.30
→ 3 nickels = 3 × $0.05 =
$0.15
Now add them all together:
$2.00 + $0.30 = $2.30
$2.30 + $0.15 =
$2.45
✔ So Lucas has
$2.45
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Problem 2: Scarlett has $5.60, and her sister gives her 2 quarters. How much money does Scarlett have?
Remember: 1 quarter = $0.25
So 2 quarters = 2 × $0.25 =
$0.50
Scarlett originally had $5.60. Add the $0.50:
$5.60 + $0.50 =
$6.10
✔ So Scarlett now has
$6.10
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Problem 3: Owen has $2.35, and he spends 1 dime and 3 nickels. How much money does he have?
He is spending money, so we subtract.
First, find out how much he spent:
→ 1 dime = $0.10
→ 3 nickels = 3 × $0.05 = $0.15
Total spent = $0.10 + $0.15 =
$0.25
Now subtract from what he had:
$2.35 - $0.25 =
$2.10
✔ So Owen now has
$2.10
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Final Answer:
1. $2.45
2. $6.10
3. $2.10
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of money word problems worksheet.