Lesson 2

Using Averages to Answer Questions

Est. Class Sessions: 2–3

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes

TIMS Task

9 dimes, 1 nickel
8 dimes, 3 nickels
7 dimes; 5 nickels
6 dimes, 7 nickels
5 dimes, 9 nickels
4 dimes, 11 nickels
3 dimes, 13 nickels
2 dimes, 15 nickels
1 dime, 17 nickels

J. Coins in a Pocket

Jill has 95 cents in her pocket and tells Bill she has only nickels and dimes. What are the combinations of dimes and nickles Jill can have in her pocket?