Let's solve the problem step by step.
Task:
We are given a jar filled with U.S. coins:
quarters,
dimes,
nickels, and
pennies. We need to:
1.
Color the coins:
- All
quarters →
RED
- All
dimes →
BLUE
- All
nickels →
GREEN
- (Pennies are not mentioned, so they remain uncolored or can be left as is.)
2.
Count how many of each coin type are in the jar.
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Step 1: Identify the coins
Let’s look at the image and identify each coin based on size and design:
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Quarter: Larger silver coin with George Washington’s head.
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Dime: Smaller silver coin with Franklin Roosevelt’s head.
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Nickel: Medium-sized silver coin with Thomas Jefferson’s head.
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Penny: Copper-colored coin with Abraham Lincoln’s head.
Now, let’s count them carefully from the jar.
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Step 2: Count the coins
Looking at the jar:
#### Row-by-row analysis:
There are 5 rows of coins, each with 6 coins → total = 30 coins.
Let’s go through each row:
Row 1 (top):
1. Quarter (silver, large)
2. Nickel (medium, silver)
3. Dime (small, silver)
4. Penny (copper)
5. Quarter
6. Dime
→ Quarters: 2 | Nickels: 1 | Dimes: 2 | Pennies: 1
Row 2:
1. Dime
2. Quarter
3. Nickel
4. Dime
5. Quarter
6. Penny
→ Quarters: 2 | Nickels: 1 | Dimes: 2 | Pennies: 1
Row 3:
1. Penny
2. Quarter
3. Nickel
4. Dime
5. Quarter
6. Nickel
→ Quarters: 2 | Nickels: 2 | Dimes: 1 | Pennies: 1
Row 4:
1. Quarter
2. Nickel
3. Dime
4. Quarter
5. Penny
6. Dime
→ Quarters: 2 | Nickels: 1 | Dimes: 2 | Pennies: 1
Row 5 (bottom):
1. Quarter
2. Dime
3. Nickel
4. Penny
5. Quarter
6. Dime
→ Quarters: 2 | Nickels: 1 | Dimes: 2 | Pennies: 1
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Step 3: Add up totals
Now sum across all rows:
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Quarters:
Row 1: 2
Row 2: 2
Row 3: 2
Row 4: 2
Row 5: 2
→ Total:
10
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Dimes:
Row 1: 2
Row 2: 2
Row 3: 1
Row 4: 2
Row 5: 2
→ Total:
9
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Nickels:
Row 1: 1
Row 2: 1
Row 3: 2
Row 4: 1
Row 5: 1
→ Total:
6
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Pennies:
Row 1: 1
Row 2: 1
Row 3: 1
Row 4: 1
Row 5: 1
→ Total:
5
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Final Answer:
| Quarters | Dimes | Nickels | Pennies |
|----------|-------|---------|---------|
|
10 |
9 |
6 |
5 |
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Instructions for coloring:
- Color
all 10 quarters RED
- Color
all 9 dimes BLUE
- Color
all 6 nickels GREEN
- Leave pennies as-is (or color if desired, but not required)
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✔ Answer:
- Quarters:
10
- Dimes:
9
- Nickels:
6
- Pennies:
5
This completes the worksheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of money worksheets pdf.