Patrick B. answered 03/09/19
Math and computer tutor/teacher
There are 8% of 50 = 4 pennies
There are 30% of 50 = 15 dimes
There are 4 + 4 = 8 nickels
50 - (4+15+8) = 50 - 27 = 23 quarters
23*0.25 + 8*0.05 + 15*0.1 + 4* 0.01 = $7.69
Kayla H.
asked 03/08/19A bag contains pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. There are 50 coins in all. Of the coins, 8% are pennies and 30% are dimes. There are 4 more nickels than pennies. How much money does the bag contain?
How can I get this answer?
Patrick B. answered 03/09/19
Math and computer tutor/teacher
There are 8% of 50 = 4 pennies
There are 30% of 50 = 15 dimes
There are 4 + 4 = 8 nickels
50 - (4+15+8) = 50 - 27 = 23 quarters
23*0.25 + 8*0.05 + 15*0.1 + 4* 0.01 = $7.69
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