There are a total of 220 pieces of 10-cent coins, 20-cent coins and 50-cent coins in Charlie's glass jar.
25 of these coins are 10-cent coins. The number of 50-cent coins is thrice the number of 20-cent coins.
- How many 50-cent coins are there?
- What is the total value of the 50-cent coins in Charlie's glass jar?
(a)
Number of 10-cent coins
=
25 x 220
= 88
Number of 20-cent coins and 50-cent coins
= 220 - 88
= 132
Number of 20-cent coins = 1 u
Number of 50-cent coins = 3 u
Number of 20-cent coins
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 132
1 u = 132 ÷ 4 = 33
Number of 50-cent coins
= 3 u
= 3 x 33
= 99
(b)
100¢ = $1
Total value of the 50-cent coins in Charlie's glass jar
= 99 x 50
= 4950¢
= $49.50
Answer(s): (a) 99; (b) $49.50