Question

Lupe has 5 dimes and some quarters. If she has a total of $2.25, how many quarters does she have ?

Answer 1

Answer:

she has 7 quarters

Step-by-step explanation:

subtract the 5 dimes which is .50 cents from the $2.25

you get $1.75

then divide $1.75 by .25 since 1 quarter equals .25 cents

you get 7 quarters

Answer 2

Answer:

she has 7 quarters

Step-by-step explanation:

well 5 dimes is 50 cents

so 2.25-50=1.75

and 1.75 divided by .25 = 7