SOLUTION: Henry has three times as many dimes as quarters. His dimes and quarters total $2.75. How many dimes does Henry have.

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Question 934352: Henry has three times as many dimes as quarters. His dimes and quarters total $2.75. How many dimes does Henry have.
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Henry has three times as many dimes as quarters. His dimes and quarters total $2.75. How many dimes does Henry have.
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Each set of 3 dimes and 1 quarter = 55 cenct
275/55 = 5 sets
--> 15 dimes

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