This math topic focuses on algebraic problems involving coins, where learners must determine the number of one type of coin based on its proportional relationship to another type, often expressed as "X times as many." The problems feature different coin types, mainly Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, and Quarters, and require students to calculate the number of each type given a total value and a ratio. Each question has multiple-choice answers to help learners gauge their understanding as they work through the problems. The overall aim is to enhance skills in basic algebra concepts and ratio application in real-life contexts such as financial calculations.

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

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Algebra with Coins - X Times as Many of Coin and Total - Two Coin Types - to Answer
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Some coins have a total value of $0.27. There are 4 times as many Pennies than Nickels. How many Nickels are there?
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a
3
b
9
c
12
d
1
2
Some coins have a total value of $0.90. There are 2 times as many Dimes than Quarters. How many Quarters are there?
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a
10
b
6
c
3
d
2
e
11
3
Some coins have a total value of $0.27. There are 4 times as many Pennies than Nickels. How many Pennies are there?
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a
2
b
12
c
9
d
7
e
17
4
Some coins have a total value of $0.28. There are 4 times as many Pennies than Dimes. How many Dimes are there?
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a
4
b
2
c
3
5
Some coins have a total value of $1.35. There are 2 times as many Dimes than Quarters. How many Quarters are there?
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a
9
b
5
c
8
d
3
6
Some coins have a total value of $0.20. There are 2 times as many Nickels than Dimes. How many Dimes are there?
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a
3
b
2
c
10
d
4
e
1
7
Some coins have a total value of $0.42. There are 4 times as many Pennies than Dimes. How many Pennies are there?
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a
4
b
19
c
12
d
7
e
21
8
Some coins have a total value of $0.58. There are 4 times as many Pennies than Quarters. How many Pennies are there?
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a
8
b
2
c
14
d
13