Question

Marissa bought 4 apples for a total of $2.00 along with 6 oranges. She spent a total of $5.00. Find the price of each orange.

My answer: 1/2 can you please check this and show your work.

Answer 1

200 pennies + 6 o = 500 pennies
6 o = 300 pennies
1 o = 50 pennies which is indeed half a dollar