I am stuck on this. I am converting 450 nickels to 25 quarters to see which is greater. Can you explain or show me how to do this.?

Solve this problem the same way I showed you/Ryan a few minutes ago.

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So would it be: 450*0.5 and 25*0.25

0.5 = 50 cents

450 * 0.05 =

Your other problem is stated correctly.

Since I am converting 450 nickels to 25 quarters would 450 nickels be greater or less than 25 quarters

Do the math. What do you get?

Sure! To determine which is greater, we need to compare the values of 450 nickels and 25 quarters.

First, we need to determine the value of the nickels. Since there are 100 cents in a dollar and each nickel is worth 5 cents, we can calculate the value of the nickels by multiplying the number of nickels (450) by 5.

Value of nickels = 450 * 5 cents

To convert this to dollars, we divide by 100:

Value of nickels = (450 * 5) / 100 dollars

Next, we need to determine the value of the quarters. Since each quarter is worth 25 cents, we can calculate the value of the quarters by multiplying the number of quarters (25) by 25 cents.

Value of quarters = 25 * 25 cents

Again, to convert this to dollars, we divide by 100:

Value of quarters = (25 * 25) / 100 dollars

Now, we can compare the two values. If the value of the nickels is greater than the value of the quarters, then 450 nickels is greater. If the value of the quarters is greater, then 25 quarters is greater.

I'll calculate these values for you.