Amy, Kristen, and Tyler found 3 quarters and six nickels hidden under the cushions of their sofa. They decide they will share the money equally. Which expression can be used to figure out how much money each child will receive? A) 3 x $1.05 B) $1.05 x 3 C) 3 : $1.05 D) $1.05 : 3

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Lane Glenn

17 November, 07:42

Amy, Kristen, and Tyler found 3 quarters and six nickels hidden under the cushions of their sofa. They decide they will share the money equally. Which expression can be used to figure out how much money each child will receive? A) 3 x $1.05 B) $1.05 x 3 C) 3 : $1.05 D) $1.05 : 3

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Jazmine Schmidt · Answer 1

D) $1.05 : 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Quarter = 0.25

Nickel = 0.05

3 Quarters = 0.25 * 3 = 0.75

6 Nickels = 0.05 * 6 = 0.30

Add to find the total amount of money they have:

0.75 + 0.30 = 1.05

They have to split it equally:

1.05 / 3