A dime is worth 10 cents, so a collection of dimes can be valued by counting equal groups of ten: 1, 2, … dimes correspond to 10, 20, … cents. The understanding includes quantities from one to ten dimes, up to 100 cents or one dollar, and distinguishes the number of coins from their total value; mixed-coin totals, decimal notation, and larger amounts are outside this scope.
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Detailed Explanation: Count dimes
A dime is worth 10 cents. To find the value of several dimes, count by tens.
Example: How much are 4 dimes worth?
- Count the coins: There are dimes.
- Count by tens for each dime: .
- So, dimes are worth .
Remember: is the number of coins, and cents is their total value.
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