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Count Coins - Worksheet 8 - 1st Grade

Hard

Count groups of same-type and mixed coins (Hard)

15 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: money, counting, skip counting

About This Worksheet

This hard-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing count coins. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.

Counting money combines skip counting, addition, and place value into a practical skill children use throughout their lives.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: 2 dimes, 1 nickel, 3 pennies = ___ cents.
Solution Steps:
  1. Start with the biggest coins: 2 dimes = 20 cents.
  2. Add the nickel: 20 + 5 = 25 cents.
  3. Add the pennies: 25 + 3 = 28 cents.
Answer: 28 cents
Tip: Always count from the largest coin to the smallest — it makes adding easier!
1
1 dime = ___ cents
2
2 quarters, 3 nickels, 1 penny = ___ cents
3
2 quarters, 4 dimes, 4 nickels = ___ cents
4
3 dimes, 1 nickel, 1 penny = ___ cents
5
2 quarters, 2 dimes, 3 nickels, 2 pennies = ___ cents
6
2 quarters, 1 dime, 3 nickels, 5 pennies = ___ cents
7
2 quarters, 4 dimes, 1 nickel, 1 penny = ___ cents
8
2 quarters, 4 dimes, 2 nickels = ___ cents
9
1 nickel, 4 pennies = ___ cents
10
4 dimes, 4 nickels, 5 pennies = ___ cents
11
1 quarter, 1 dime, 3 nickels, 4 pennies = ___ cents
12
3 dimes, 6 pennies = ___ cents
13
4 dimes, 1 nickel, 3 pennies = ___ cents
14
3 dimes, 3 nickels, 5 pennies = ___ cents
15
2 dimes, 1 nickel, 4 pennies = ___ cents

Answer Key

1. 10 cents2. 66 cents3. 110 cents4. 36 cents5. 87 cents6. 80 cents7. 96 cents8. 100 cents9. 9 cents10. 65 cents11. 54 cents12. 36 cents13. 48 cents14. 50 cents15. 29 cents

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