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Josh needs to know how many quarters will give him $17.00.

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Ms. Sue
17 / 0.25 = ?
Caren
Thank you!!!!! That's what I thought!!
Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.

Caren
BUT, it can't be 68 quarters, right??!! Wouldn't you have to divide by 4 and come up with 17 quarters!
Ms. Sue
Of course it's 65 quarters.

Look at it this way.

4 quarters = $1.00
8 quarters = $2.00
12 quarters = $3.00

etc.

68 / 4 = 17

Ms. Sue
4 * 17 = 68
Ms. Sue
*Of course it's 68 quarters.
Caren
Got it!! 68 quarters!! Thx for your patience!!

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