SOLUTION: a change purse contains an equal number of pennies, nickels, and dimes. The total value of the coins is $2.24. How many coins of each type does the purse contain?

Question 397915: a change purse contains an equal number of pennies, nickels, and dimes. The total value of the coins is $2.24. How many coins of each type does the purse contain?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, scott8148:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Let x represent that equal amount there is of each coin
Question states*** CENTS makes sense
x + 5x +10x = 224 CENTS
solving for x
16x = 224
x = 14, the number of each coin there is
CHECKING our Answer***
14 + 5*14 + 10*14 = 14 + 70 + 140 = 224
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + 5x + 10x = 224

16x = 224

x = 14
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