Counting Money Worksheet

Name __________________________

Date _____________________________

Problem: How many cents does 7 quarters equal?

Solution: It is required to determine the number of cents.

Step 1	1 quarter equals 25 cents	Determine the value of each coin. Penny = 1 cent Nickel = 5 cents Dime = 10 cents Quarter = 25 cents Dollar = 100 cents
Step 2	7 quarters equals 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 175 cents	Convert the value of each coin to cents.

Step 3	7 quarters equals 175 cents	Total the value of all coins. Write out the numbers that come in between

Practice Problems:

A. 8 quarters equals ____ cents

B. 7 dollars, 5 quarters, 6 dimes equals ____ cents