SOLUTION: Tanya has half the number of dimes as she does nickels in change. She has a total of $2.80. How many dimes and nickels does she have?

Question 1178150: Tanya has half the number of dimes as she does nickels in change. She has a total of $2.80. How many dimes and nickels does she have?

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Tanya has half the number of dimes as she does nickels in change. She has a total of $2.80. How many dimes and nickels does she have?
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Each set of 1 dime & 2 nickels = 20 cents
280/20 = 14 sets

Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d dimes
2d nickels

14 dimes and 28 nickels
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