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.

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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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