SOLUTION: 27 nickels + 14 dimes+ 52 quarters = _____ ?

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The problem:
27 nickels + 14 dimes+ 52 quarters = _____?

1 nickel is worth $0.05
27 nickels is worth 27 x 0.05 = $1.35 because

    27
x 0.05
-----
   135 ---> $1.35

You will have two digits to the right of the decimal point in your answer because there are two digits to the right of the decimal point in 0.05.

1 dime is worth $0.10
14 dimes is worth 14 x 0.01 = $1.40 because

    14
x 0.10
------
   140 ---> $1.40

You will have two digits to the right of the decimal point in your answer because there are two digits to the right of the decimal point in 0.10.

1 quarter is worth $0.25
52 quarters is worth $13.00 because

    52
x 0.25
-----
   260
x 1040
------
  1300 -----> $13.00

You will have two digits to the right of the decimal point in your answer because there are two digits to the right of the decimal point in 0.25.

When you add the three numbers, 1.35 + 1.40 + 13.00, make sure you line up the decimal points with each other.
 1.35
 1.40
13.00
-----
15.75

The coins are worth $15.75 all together.