A dime is identified as the coin worth 10 cents, distinguished by its denomination and representation from other commonly used coins; its value is equivalent to ten 1-cent units. This understanding supports counting money by tens and composing equivalent amounts, including recognizing that ten dimes equal one dollar, without extending to complex mixed-coin transactions or formal decimal operations.
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Detailed Explanation: Identify dimes
A dime is a coin worth 10 cents. Look for the coin labeled “ONE DIME.” Its value is also written as ¢.
Example: Find the dime: a penny, a nickel, a dime, or a quarter.
- A penny is worth ¢.
- A nickel is worth ¢.
- A dime is worth ¢.
- A quarter is worth ¢.
- Choose the coin worth ¢.
Answer: The dime is the 10-cent coin. Ten dimes would equal one dollar.
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