SOLUTION: Jeff saved 33 more nickels than dimes. He had 4 times as many nickels as dimes. How much did he save in all?

Question 1122504: Jeff saved 33 more nickels than dimes. He had 4 times as many nickels as dimes. How much did he save in all?

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Ans: $3.30
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Workout:
(1) n = d + 33
(2) n = 4d
Sub 4d from (2) into (1) as n:
4d = d + 33
3d = 33
d = 11 �> n = 44
11 dimes is $1.10
44 nickels is $2.20
total is $3.30
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