To determine how many nickels are in 17 dollars, we need to understand the value of a nickel and how it relates to a dollar.
A nickel is worth 5 cents. Since there are 100 cents in a dollar, we can calculate the number of nickels in one dollar by dividing 100 cents by 5 cents (the value of a nickel).
Here’s the calculation:
Number of nickels in one dollar = 100 cents ÷ 5 cents = 20 nickels
Now, to find out how many nickels are in 17 dollars, we multiply the number of nickels in one dollar by 17:
Number of nickels in 17 dollars = 20 nickels × 17 = 340 nickels
So, there are 340 nickels in 17 dollars.