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Identify quarters

A quarter is recognized as the coin worth 25 cents, or one-fourth of a dollar, and is distinguished from other U.S. coins by its name, appearance, and value. The learner connects a quarter to equivalent representations such as 25¢ and $0.25, understands that four quarters make one dollar, and does not confuse the coin’s physical size or design with its monetary value; more advanced work with fractional dollars or unfamiliar currencies is not included.

Detailed Explanation: Identify quarters

A quarter is a U.S. coin worth 25 cents.

You can recognize it by its value:

  • 2525 cents
  • 25¢25\text{¢}
  • 0.25$

Do not decide by the coin’s size or picture alone. Look for its name or value. Four quarters equal one dollar because:

25¢+25¢+25¢+25¢=100¢=$125\text{¢}+25\text{¢}+25\text{¢}+25\text{¢}=100\text{¢}=\$1

Example: Which coin is a quarter: a coin worth 1010 cents, a coin worth 2525 cents, or a coin worth 55 cents?

  1. Look at each coin’s value.
  2. Find the coin worth 2525 cents.
  3. A coin worth 2525 cents is a quarter.

So, the answer is the 2525-cent coin. It can also be written as 0.25$.

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