There are a total of 390 pieces of 5-cent coins, 10-cent coins and 20-cent coins in Archie's tin can.
45 of these coins are 5-cent coins. The number of 20-cent coins is twice the number of 10-cent coins.
- How many 20-cent coins are there?
- What is the total value of the 20-cent coins in Archie's tin can?
(a)
Number of 5-cent coins
=
45 x 390
= 312
Number of 10-cent coins and 20-cent coins
= 390 - 312
= 78
Number of 10-cent coins = 1 u
Number of 20-cent coins = 2 u
Number of 10-cent coins
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 78
1 u = 78 ÷ 3 = 26
Number of 20-cent coins
= 2 u
= 2 x 26
= 52
(b)
100¢ = $1
Total value of the 20-cent coins in Archie's tin can
= 52 x 20
= 1040¢
= $10.40
Answer(s): (a) 52; (b) $10.40