Cindy buys a box of dog biscuits costing $1.66. She gives the cashier $5.00. The cashier gives her her change using the least number of coins and bills possible. How many of each coin or bill does she receive? one-dollar bills quarters dimes nickels pennies

Cindy’s total change is calculated as follows:

1. Total Cost: $1.66
2. Amount Given: $5.00
3. Change Due: $5.00 – $1.66 = $3.34

Now, let’s find the change using the least number of coins and bills:

– Start with the highest denomination:

– Three one-dollar bills: $3.00 from $3.34

– This leaves us with:

– Change left: $3.34 – $3.00 = $0.34

– Next, use quarters:

– One quarter: $0.25 from $0.34

– Change left:

– $0.34 – $0.25 = $0.09

– Now, use dimes:

– Zero dimes (since 0.09 is less than 0.10).

– Next, use nickels:

– One nickel: $0.05

– Change left:

– $0.09 – $0.05 = $0.04

– Finally, use pennies:

– Four pennies: $0.04

Putting it all together, Cindy’s change is:

– Three one-dollar bills: 3

– One quarter: 1

– Zero dimes