Sunday, February 14, 2016

Math Challenge Blog 3

Remember to solve and explain in complete sentences, and answer on Blog! If you did Day2's challenge, this should be pretty easy! 


Jon went to the movies. He had 7 quarters, 2 dimes, 12 nickels and 18 pennies.  He lost 36 cents in his seat. How much change does he have now? What coins do you think he lost? Solve and explain in complete sentences! 

1st correct answer earns 5 points!
All other correct answers earn 3 points.
Any incorrect attempts earn 1 point! 

5 comments:

  1. 7 quarters = 175
    2 dimes = 20
    12 nickels = 60
    18 pennies = 18
    Equals 273
    Jon lost 36 Cent we would have 237 left. I think Jon lost 1 quarter 1 dime and 1 penny. Said Makayla

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  2. Jadyn
    I subtracted 273-36= 237=$2.37 He had 237 left.
    He lost 3 dimes and 6 pennies.

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  3. He has 237 and I know that because I used real money. First, I added the change.Then I took 36 away. Lastly, I added what I had left. Jon lost one quarter, two dimes and one penny.

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  4. My answer is 237 cents. I know that because 7 quarters 2 dimes 12 nickels and 18 pennies equal 273. Last I took 36 cents away and counted how many where left.Jhon lost 1quarter 1 dime and 1 penny in his seat.

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  5. 7 quarters=1.75
    2 dimes= 20 cents
    12 nickels= 60 cents
    18 pennies= 18 cents
    Total=2.73
    -.36=2.37
    Jon has 2.37 left. I think he lost 1 quarter, 1 dime and 1 penny.
    Tamya Woods

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