CENTS
Definition Of Cents
Cent is the basic unit of money and one cent is equivalent to 1/100 of a dollar.
More About Cents
The symbol for cent is ¢ .
Cent is called as penny.
1 nickel = 5 cents, 1 dime = 10 cents, 1 quarter = 25 cents, and 1 dollar = 100 cents.
Video Examples: Counting Money in Cents
Example of Cents
The above coin shows one cent.
Solved Example on Cents
Ques: What is the total value of the three coins shown?
Choices:
A. 11 cents
B. 6 cents
C. 7 cents
D. 51 cents
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: In the figure, the first two coins are nickels and the third coin is a penny. [1 nickel = 5 cents and 1 penny = 1 cent.]
Step 2: 1 nickel + 1 nickel + 1 penny = 5 cents + 5 cents + 1 cent [Substitute the values.]
Step 3: = 11 cents [Add.]
Step 4: So, the total value of the three coins shown is 11 cents.
Quick Summary
- A cent is 1/100 of a dollar.
- The symbol for cent is ¢.
- A cent is also called a penny.
🍎 Teacher Insights
Use real coins to demonstrate the value of cents and practice counting.🎓 Prerequisites
- Counting
- Basic Addition
Check Your Knowledge
Q1: What is the value of a nickel in cents?
Q2: What is the value of a dime in cents?
Q3: What is the value of a quarter in cents?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many cents are in a dollar?
A: There are 100 cents in a dollar.