SOLUTION: The Value of the number of dimes is equal to the value of the number of quarters. If the total value of the quarters and dimes is $6.00, find the total number of coins.

Question 610360: The Value of the number of dimes is equal to the value of the number of quarters. If the total value of the quarters and dimes is $6.00, find the total number of coins.
Found 2 solutions by flame8855, Alan3354:
Answer by flame8855(424) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=y
0.25x + 0.1y = 6
0.25x = 0.1y
25x = 10y
y =2.5x
so 0.25x + 0.25x = 6
0.5x = 6
x = 12
y= 30
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The Value of the number of dimes is equal to the value of the number of quarters. If the total value of the quarters and dimes is $6.00, find the total number of coins.
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--> $3.00 in dimes & $3.00 in quarters
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