alleryStart learning →A pile contains 17 dimes, each worth $0.10. What is the total value of the pile of dimes?
A$1.70
B$17.00
C$0.17
D$1.07
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. $1.70
1. The total value of coins of the same type is the number of coins multiplied by the value of each one.
2. Multiply 17 by $0.10.
3. 17 times 0.10 equals 1.70, so the pile of dimes is worth $1.70.
_Source: OpenStax Prealgebra (CC BY 4.0), Ch 9 "Math Models and Geometry", section 9.2 Solve Money Applications_
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