This topic focuses on practicing basic algebra concepts using problems that involve calculating the quantities of different types of coins based on their total value and ratios. Each problem presents a scenario where there is a given total amount of money and a specific fractional relationship between two types of coins (e.g., there are 1/4 as many Dimes as Pennies). The task is to determine the number of one type of coin. Skills practiced include understanding fractions, solving basic algebraic equations, and applying these concepts to real-world money-related problems.

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Algebra with Coins - X Fraction as Many of Coin and Total - Two Coin Types - to Answer Worksheet

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Algebra with Coins - X Fraction as Many of Coin and Total - Two Coin Types - to Answer
1
Some coins have a total value of $0.14. There are 1/4 as many Dimes as Pennies. How many Pennies are there?
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a
4
b
6
c
3
d
8
2
Some coins have a total value of $0.27. There are 1/4 as many Nickels as Pennies. How many Nickels are there?
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a
10
b
7
c
3
d
4
3
Some coins have a total value of $1.35. There are 1/2 as many Quarters as Dimes. How many Quarters are there?
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a
6
b
8
c
3
d
4
e
7
4
Some coins have a total value of $0.87. There are 1/4 as many Quarters as Pennies. How many Quarters are there?
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a
3
b
4
c
6
d
10
e
12
5
Some coins have a total value of $0.09. There are 1/4 as many Nickels as Pennies. How many Nickels are there?
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a
1
b
3
c
8
d
6
6
Some coins have a total value of $0.70. There are 1/2 as many Quarters as Nickels. How many Quarters are there?
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a
4
b
6
c
2
d
11
e
10
7
Some coins have a total value of $0.42. There are 1/4 as many Dimes as Pennies. How many Pennies are there?
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a
11
b
19
c
18
d
16
e
12
8
Some coins have a total value of $0.42. There are 1/4 as many Dimes as Pennies. How many Dimes are there?
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a
4
b
2
c
8
d
3
e
9