Erik buys a coloring book costing $2.56. He gives the cashier $5.00. The cashier gives him his change using the least number of coins and bills possible. How many of each coin or bill does he receive? one-dollar bills quarters dimes nickels pennies

Erik’s total change after buying the coloring book can be calculated by subtracting the cost from the amount he gave to the cashier.

1. Calculate the change:

Change = Amount given – Cost of coloring book

Change = $5.00 – $2.56 = $2.44

2. Determine the least number of coins and bills:

– Start with $2 bill = 1 x $2.00

– Remainder = $2.44 – $2.00 = $0.44

– Next, use quarters (25 cents):

– 1 x 25¢ = $0.25

– Remainder = $0.44 – $0.25 = $0.19

– Then use dimes (10 cents):

– 1 x 10¢ = $0.10

– Remainder = $0.19 – $0.10 = $0.09

– Next, use a nickel (5 cents):

– 1 x 5¢ = $0.05

– Remainder = $0.09 – $0.05 = $0.04

– Finally, use pennies (1 cent):

– 4 x 1¢ = $0.04

3. Total breakdown of change received:

– One-dollar bills: 0