Pick the pile worth more

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. A

   14 quarters

   B

   17 dimes

   Higher value

   14 quarters

2. A

   39 pennies

   B

   21 nickels

   Higher value

   21 nickels

3. A

   21 nickels

   B

   17 dimes

   Higher value

   17 dimes

4. A

   47 tickets at $6

   B

   136 tickets at $9

   Higher value

   136 tickets at $9

5. A

   20 stamps at 49c

   B

   8 stamps at 8c

   Higher value

   20 stamps at 49c

Instructions

Multiply number by value in your head, then tap the pile with the greater total.

Explanation