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Recognize a dime

A dime is a U.S. coin worth 10 cents, represented as 10¢ or $0.10, and is identified by its characteristic appearance, including its small size and ridged edge. Understanding that one dime has the same value as ten pennies connects coin recognition to composing and decomposing quantities within 100 cents; coin size alone does not determine value.

Detailed Explanation: Recognize a dime

A dime is a U.S. coin worth 1010 cents, written as 10¢10\text{¢} or $0.10.

To recognize a dime:

  1. Look at its size. A dime is a small coin.
  2. Feel or look at its edge. A dime has tiny ridges.
  3. Remember its value: one dime is worth 10¢10\text{¢}.
  4. Think of its value as ten pennies:
1 dime=10 pennies=10¢1\text{ dime}=10\text{ pennies}=10\text{¢}

Example: Is this coin a dime? The coin is small and has ridges around its edge.

  • It is small.
  • Its edge is ridged.
  • A dime is worth 10¢10\text{¢}.

So, yes, the coin is a dime. Its value is 10¢10\text{¢}, even though it is smaller than some coins.

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