Express each amount in decimal form: 27¢ = $______; 499¢ = $______; 7 dollars 5 cents = $______; 25 dollars 18 cents = $______.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to convert various amounts of money expressed in cents and dollars into decimal form. Each item requires converting cents to dollars and representing them mathematically.
Answer
27¢ = $0.27; 499¢ = $4.99; 7 dollars 5 cents = $7.05; 25 dollars 18 cents = $25.18.
Answer for screen readers
27¢ = $0.27; 499¢ = $4.99; 7 dollars 5 cents = $7.05; 25 dollars 18 cents = $25.18.
Steps to Solve
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Convert Cents to Dollars To convert cents to dollars, divide the number of cents by 100.
- For 27¢: $$ \frac{27}{100} = 0.27 $$
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Convert Cents to Dollars For 499¢: $$ \frac{499}{100} = 4.99 $$
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Combine Dollars and Cents For 7 dollars and 5 cents, convert 5 cents to dollars:
- First, convert 5¢ to dollars: $$ \frac{5}{100} = 0.05 $$
- Combine with 7 dollars: $$ 7 + 0.05 = 7.05 $$
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Combine Dollars and Cents For 25 dollars and 18 cents, first convert 18¢ to dollars:
- Convert 18¢ to dollars: $$ \frac{18}{100} = 0.18 $$
- Combine with 25 dollars: $$ 25 + 0.18 = 25.18 $$
27¢ = $0.27; 499¢ = $4.99; 7 dollars 5 cents = $7.05; 25 dollars 18 cents = $25.18.
More Information
In currency, each dollar is equivalent to 100 cents. Converting cents to dollars is simply a process of division by 100. This way of expressing money helps in calculations and understanding the value.
Tips
Common mistakes include:
- Forgetting to divide the cents by 100.
- Misplacing the decimal point when combining dollars and cents.
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