Arrange play money of amounts 1, 2, 5, and 10 to show ₹36, ₹125, and ₹183. Ask your peers to tell how much it is.
For ₹36: Three ₹10 notes + one ₹5 note + one ₹1 coin = ₹36 Or: one ₹10 note + five ₹5 notes + one ₹1 coin = ₹36
For ₹125: Twelve ₹10 notes + one ₹5 note = ₹125 Or: eleven ₹10 notes + three ₹5 notes = ₹125
For ₹183: Eighteen ₹10 notes + three ₹1 coins = ₹183
Note: Multiple arrangements are possible using different combinations of denominations.
Explanation
This activity helps students understand different ways to represent the same amount using various denominations. Students develop flexibility in thinking about numbers and money combinations. Peers verify by adding the values in each arrangement.
Solution Steps
For ₹36: Three ₹10 notes + one ₹5 note + one ₹1 coin = ₹36
Alternative for ₹36: One ₹10 note + five ₹5 notes + one ₹1 coin = ₹36
For ₹125: Twelve ₹10 notes + one ₹5 note = ₹125
Alternative for ₹125: Eleven ₹10 notes + three ₹5 notes = ₹125
For ₹183: Eighteen ₹10 notes + three ₹1 coins = ₹183