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  • 29-03-2018
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a collection of 39 coins consist of dimes and nickels. The total value is $2.85. How many dimes and how many nickels are there ?

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  • 29-03-2018
If all were dimes, the value would be 39*.10 = 3.90. It is 1.05 less than that. Each nickel that replaces a dime reduces the value by .05, so there must be
.. 1.05/.05 = 21 nickels
and 39-21 = 18 dimes
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