Question

beth has 51¢. which set of coins could beth have? choose 1 answer: a 2 quarters and 1 nickel b 3 dimes, 4 nickels, and 1 penny c 5 nickels and 1 penny

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate value for Option A

A quarter is 25¢, a nickel is 5¢.
For 2 quarters and 1 nickel:
$2\times25 + 1\times5 = 50 + 5 = 55$¢.

Step2: Calculate value for Option B

A dime is 10¢, a nickel is 5¢, a penny is 1¢.
For 3 dimes, 4 nickels, 1 penny:
$3\times10 + 4\times5 + 1\times1 = 30 + 20 + 1 = 51$¢.

Step3: Calculate value for Option C

A nickel is 5¢, a penny is 1¢.
For 5 nickels and 1 penny:
$5\times5 + 1\times1 = 25 + 1 = 26$¢.

Answer:

B. 3 dimes, 4 nickels, and 1 penny