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Recognize a quarter

A quarter is identified as the coin worth 25 cents, and its value is distinguished from those of a penny, nickel, and dime by its name, appearance, and monetary value. Four quarters have the same value as one dollar, establishing the relationship between cents and dollars and supporting composition and comparison of amounts of money; decimal notation and more complex fractional interpretations are not included.

Detailed Explanation: Recognize a quarter

A quarter is a coin worth 25 cents.

To recognize a quarter:

  1. Look for the coin named quarter.
  2. Remember that a quarter is worth 25¢.
  3. It is usually larger than a penny, nickel, or dime.
  4. Four quarters make one dollar:
25¢+25¢+25¢+25¢=100¢=$125¢+25¢+25¢+25¢=100¢=\$1

Example: Which coin is worth 25¢25¢?

  • A penny is worth 1¢1¢.
  • A nickel is worth 5¢5¢.
  • A dime is worth 10¢10¢.
  • A quarter is worth 25¢25¢.

So, the coin worth 25¢25¢ is the quarter.

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