Question: Pete and Raymond each receive $2.50 from their grandmother. Pete saves his money and only spends 4 nickels. Raymond spends his money at the arcade games but still has 7 dimes left. How much did Pete and Raymond spent altogether, in cents? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
Pete spends 4 * 5 = 20 cents. Raymond has 7 * 10 = 70 cents left. Raymond spent 250 - 70 = 180 cents. Together, Pete and Raymond spent 20 + 180 = 200 cents. So the answer is 200.