document.write( "Question 343756: I have to use 12 US coins to pay for a 50 cent ice cream cone. How many coins were dimes? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #245926 by jim_thompson5910(35256) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! It takes 5 pennies, 5 nickels, and 2 dimes (5+5+2=12) to get 50 cents with 12 coins. To find this answer, simply list all of the possible choices and check them one by one. \r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So there are 2 dimes.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Also, please consider making a donation at my tutoring website. Thank you.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Jim \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |