Counting Coins (Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters) — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 3 pennies + 1 nickel = 8 cents.
3 pennies are worth 3 cents and 1 nickel is worth 5 cents, so 3 + 5 = 8 cents.
2. 2 nickels = 10 cents.
Each nickel is worth 5 cents, so 2 nickels equal 5 + 5 = 10 cents.
3. 1 dime + 1 penny = 11 cents.
A dime is 10 cents and a penny is 1 cent, so 10 + 1 = 11 cents.
4. 1 quarter + 1 penny = 26 cents.
A quarter is 25 cents and a penny is 1 cent, so 25 + 1 = 26 cents.
5. 2 dimes = 20 cents.
Each dime is worth 10 cents, so 2 dimes equal 10 + 10 = 20 cents.
6. 1 nickel + 2 pennies = 7 cents.
A nickel is 5 cents and 2 pennies are 2 cents, so 5 + 2 = 7 cents.
7. 1 dime + 1 nickel = 15 cents.
A dime is 10 cents and a nickel is 5 cents, so 10 + 5 = 15 cents.
8. 3 nickels = 15 cents.
Each nickel is 5 cents, so 3 nickels equal 5 + 5 + 5 = 15 cents.
9. 1 quarter + 1 nickel = 30 cents.
A quarter is 25 cents and a nickel is 5 cents, so 25 + 5 = 30 cents.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
1 quarter
→ 25 cents
2 cents
1 dime
→ 10 cents
5 cents
1 nickel
→ 5 cents
10 cents
2 pennies
→ 2 cents
25 cents
A quarter is 25 cents, a dime is 10 cents, a nickel is 5 cents, and 2 pennies at 1 cent each make 2 cents.