Counting Coins — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct number on each line.
1. 4 pennies = 4 cents.
Each penny is worth 1 cent, so 4 pennies = 4 x 1 = 4 cents.
2. 2 nickels = 10 cents.
Each nickel is worth 5 cents, so 2 nickels = 2 x 5 = 10 cents.
3. 3 dimes = 30 cents.
Each dime is worth 10 cents, so 3 dimes = 3 x 10 = 30 cents.
4. 1 quarter = 25 cents.
A quarter is worth 25 cents.
5. 10 pennies = 10 cents.
Each penny is worth 1 cent, so 10 pennies = 10 x 1 = 10 cents.
6. 4 nickels = 20 cents.
Each nickel is worth 5 cents, so 4 nickels = 4 x 5 = 20 cents.
7. 5 dimes = 50 cents.
Each dime is worth 10 cents, so 5 dimes = 5 x 10 = 50 cents.
8. 2 quarters = 50 cents.
Each quarter is worth 25 cents, so 2 quarters = 2 x 25 = 50 cents.
Part B: True or False?
Circle True or False for each statement.
1. A quarter is the most valuable of the four coins.
True False
True. A quarter is worth 25 cents, which is more than a dime (10), nickel (5), or penny (1).
2. 5 pennies are worth the same as 1 nickel.
True False
True. 5 pennies = 5 x 1 = 5 cents, which is the same value as 1 nickel.
3. A dime is worth 25 cents.
True False
False. A dime is worth 10 cents, not 25 cents. A quarter is worth 25 cents.
4. 3 dimes are worth more than 1 quarter.
True False
True. 3 dimes = 30 cents, and 1 quarter = 25 cents, so 3 dimes are worth more.
5. 10 pennies equal 1 nickel.
True False
False. 10 pennies = 10 cents, but 1 nickel = 5 cents. 10 pennies equal 1 dime, not 1 nickel.