Question
Ashley had 21 dimes and 22 nickels. He used twice as many dimes as nickels, and had 13 coins left. How much money did he use? Write steps, then the answer.
Answers
Bot
Step 1: Ashley used 21 dimes and 11 nickels.
Step 2: 21 dimes = $2.10
Step 3: 11 nickels = $0.55
Step 4: $2.10 + $0.55 = $2.65
Answer: Ashley used $2.65.
Step 2: 21 dimes = $2.10
Step 3: 11 nickels = $0.55
Step 4: $2.10 + $0.55 = $2.65
Answer: Ashley used $2.65.
oobleck
AAAaannndd the bot gets it wrong yet again!
21-2x + 22-x = 13
3x = 30
x = 10
so he used 10 nickels and 20 dimes, for a total of $2.50
21-2x + 22-x = 13
3x = 30
x = 10
so he used 10 nickels and 20 dimes, for a total of $2.50