Math Problem of the Week - Lower Elementary - Jan. 30, 2022 to Feb. 5, 2022

Lower Elementary: 

Question: Ellie breaks open her piggy bank and finds a half dollar, two quarters, two dimes, a nickel, and two pennies. How much money does Ellie have? 

Answer: $1.27

Solution: Ellie has 1 half dollar worth 50¢, 2 quarters worth 25¢ each, 2 dimes worth 10¢ each, 1 nickel worth 5¢, and 2 pennies worth 1¢ each. So, Ellie has 50¢ + 25¢ + 25¢ + 10¢ + 10¢ + 5¢ + 1¢ + 1¢ = 127¢.  Since there are 100¢ in a dollar, that means Ellie has $1 and 27¢, or $1.27.