What is the value of this coin combo:

3 pennies, 5 nickels, 9 quarters?

Calculate the value of 3 pennies

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3 pennies = $0.01 x 3

3 pennies = $0.03

Calculate the value of 5 nickels

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5 nickels = $0.05 x 5

5 nickels = $0.25

Calculate the value of 9 quarters

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9 quarters = $0.25 x 9

9 quarters = $2.25

Calculate total coin value

3 pennies, 5 nickels, 9 quarters = $0.03 + $0.25 + $2.25

3 pennies, 5 nickels, 9 quarters = $2.53

What about the value in cents?

Value in Cents = Value in Dollars * 100

Value in Cents = 2.53 * 100

Final Answer


Value in Cents = 253¢
Value in dollars = $2.53


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What is the Answer?
Value in Cents = 253¢
Value in dollars = $2.53
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