SOLUTION: A box contains 72 coins, only dimes and nickels. The amount of money in the box is $5.50. How many dimes and how many buckles are in the box?

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Question 1020534: A box contains 72 coins, only dimes and nickels. The amount of money in the box is $5.50. How many dimes and how many buckles are in the box?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi  

Let x represent the number of Dimes

10(x) + 5(72-x) = 550  |CENTS makes sense

 5x = 550 - 360 = 190

 x = 38 Dines  and 34 Nickels

380 + 170 = 550 Checks!!!