Write a variable expression that represents the word problem.

Matt gave q quarters and n nickels to his sister.

Which expression represents the amount in dollars that Matt gave to his sister?

Question

Write a variable expression that represents the word problem.

 

Matt gave q quarters and n nickels to his sister.

 

Which expression represents the amount in dollars that Matt gave to his sister?

anonymous · Answer

q+n=_

you then multiply q by the value of a quarter, and n by the value of a nickel, add them together, and you will get the value of q+n

anonymous · Answer

so like this? 0.25q + 0.05n @Evan12321

timaashorty · Answer

Are there answer choices that go with this?

anonymous · Answer

yes @ timaashorty

anonymous · Answer

@timaashorty

timaashorty · Answer

Can you please post them?

anonymous · Answer

A.
	

q  • n
	
 
B.
	

(0.25 + 0.05) • qn
	
 
C.
	

0.25q + 0.05n
	
 
D.
	

q + n

I believe its c or b

anonymous · Answer

@timaashorty

timaashorty · Answer

It is C.

Because you need to multply by the number of coins you have with their value and add both  to get the number of dollars matt gave to his sister.