SOLUTION: Luis and Julia have the same number of coins. Luis has only dimes and Julia has only quarters. If Julia has $1.80 more than Luis does, how many coins does each have ?

Question 1133078: Luis and Julia have the same number of coins. Luis has only dimes and Julia has only quarters. If Julia has $1.80 more than Luis does, how many coins does each have ?
Answer by ikleyn(52777) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Let "n" be the number under the question.


Then from the condition, you have this basic equation


25*n - 10*n = 180  cents.


==============>  n =  =  = 12.     ANSWER

Solved.

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