SOLUTION: How many $ in 5 lbs of dimes? Thank you

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Question 1084192: How many $ in 5 lbs of dimes? Thank you
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, ikleyn:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the weight of 1 dime, W%5Bd%5D, in pounds.
Find the number of dimes in 5 lbs, N%5Bd%5D=5%2FW%5Bd%5D.
Multiply the number of dimes by 0.1,
T=0.1%2AN%5Bd%5D
T=0.1%2A%285%2FW%5Bd%5D%29
T=0.5%2FW%5Bd%5D

Answer by ikleyn(53937) About Me  (Show Source):
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You may find this link useful
https://www.usmint.gov/learn/coin-and-medal-programs/coin-specifications

https://www.usmint.gov/learn/coin-and-medal-programs/coin-specifications