SOLUTION: The total value of a collection of quarters and dimes is $3.25. If the total number of coins is 22, how many of each type of coin are there

Question 1085394: The total value of a collection of quarters and dimes is $3.25. If the total number of coins is 22, how many of each type of coin are there
Answer by ikleyn(52847) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Let the number of quarters is Q.

Then the number of dimes is (22-Q).

Your "value equation" is

10*(22-Q) + 25Q = 325  cents.

220 - 10Q + 25Q = 325.

15Q = 325 - 220

Q =  = 7.


Answer.  7 quarters and 22-7 = 15 dimes.

Check.   7*25 + 15*10 = 325 cents.   Correct !!

Solved.

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