SOLUTION: Neil has 24 dimes and quarters worth $3.60. How many quarters does Neil have?

Question 507859: Neil has 24 dimes and quarters worth $3.60. How many quarters does Neil have?
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d = number of dimes
10d = value of the dimes in cents
q = number of quarters
25q = value of the quarters in cents
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d + q = 24
so
d = 24-q
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10d +25q = 360 cents
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substitute for 'd'
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10(24-q) +25q = 360
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240 -10q +25q = 360
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15q = 120
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q = 8
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substitute this value to find 'q'
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d = 24-q
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d = 16
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Always check your solution to see if it is the answer.
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25(8) = 200
10(16) = 160
200 +160 = 360
OK
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So, he has 16 dimes and 8 quarters.
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Done.
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