Question

Thomas had three different types of coins in his pocket, and their total value was $2.72. He had twice as many pennies as quarters and one less dime than the number of pennies. How many quarters did he have?

Answer 1

Answer: 6 Quarters
12 Pennies
11 Dimes

Written answer: Thomas has 6 Quarter, 12 pennies, and 11 dimes in his pocket.

Show your work: 6•0.25= 1.50$
12•1= 0.12$
11•10= 1.10$

1.50$+0.12$+1.10$= 2.72$