Counting Coins Word Problems

On Friday, Mary spent 11 dimes on ice cream. The next day, Mary spent 4 pennies on baseball cards. All in all, how much money did Mary spend?

• $1.14

• $0.15

• $1.50

• $1.06

Joan got 5 quarters for watering plants, and 15 dimes for house cleaning. How much money does Joan have?

• $2.75

• $5.15

• $1.55

• $1.40

Fred has 11 dimes and 9 nickels. All in all, how much money does Fred have?

• $1.55

• $1.19

• $1.45

• $1.10

As Jason was searching through his couch cushions, he found 16 quarters, and 5 nickels in the couch. How much money in total does Jason have?

• $4.25

• $1.65

• $4.05

• $3.75

How many dimes does it take to make $1.00?

• 10

• 20

• 30

Ariel wants to buy 5 sea shells. They cost 25 cents each. She has $1.20. Does she have enough money to buy 5 sea shells?

• Yes

• No

What is the total value of these coins?

• 80 cents

• 79 cents

• 89 cents

Besides using a $1 bill, how else can I make 1 dollar?

• 6 nickels

• 4 quarters

• 2 quarters and 2 nickels

If I have a $5 bill, a $1 bill, 2 quarters, and a dime, how much money do I have?

• $6.60

• $660

• $5.50

What is the total value of the money shown?

• $1.75

• $2.87

• $2.77