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Math: Counting and Using Money

Recognizing coins and counting simple amounts

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Math: Counting and Using Money

Recognizing coins and counting simple amounts

Math - Grade K-1

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Count the coins and write the amount.
  1. 1

    A penny is worth how many cents?

    A penny is the smallest coin value.

    A penny is worth 1 cent.
  2. 2

    A nickel is worth how many cents?

    A nickel is worth 5 cents.
  3. 3

    A dime is worth how many cents?

    A dime is worth more than a nickel.

    A dime is worth 10 cents.
  4. 4

    A quarter is worth how many cents?

    A quarter is worth 25 cents.
  5. 5

    You have 3 pennies. How many cents do you have?

    Each penny is worth 1 cent.

    You have 3 cents because 1 + 1 + 1 = 3.
  6. 6

    You have 2 nickels. How many cents do you have?

    You have 10 cents because 5 + 5 = 10.
  7. 7

    You have 1 dime and 2 pennies. How many cents do you have?

    Start with the dime, then add the pennies.

    You have 12 cents because 10 + 1 + 1 = 12.
  8. 8

    You have 1 nickel and 3 pennies. How many cents do you have?

    You have 8 cents because 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8.
  9. 9

    You have 2 dimes. How many cents do you have?

    Each dime is worth 10 cents.

    You have 20 cents because 10 + 10 = 20.
  10. 10

    You have 1 quarter and 1 nickel. How many cents do you have?

    You have 30 cents because 25 + 5 = 30.
  11. 11

    A toy costs 7 cents. You have 1 nickel and 2 pennies. Do you have enough money? Explain.

    Count the nickel first, then add the pennies.

    Yes, you have enough money because 5 + 1 + 1 = 7 cents, which is the same as the cost.
  12. 12

    A sticker costs 10 cents. You have 1 dime. Do you have enough money? Explain.

    Yes, you have enough money because 1 dime is worth 10 cents, which matches the cost.
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