SOLUTION: Callum has quarters and dimes adding up to $3.15. If the number of quarters is 3 more than twice the number of dimes, then how many of each does he have?
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Question 1124669: Callum has quarters and dimes adding up to $3.15. If the number of quarters is 3 more than twice the number of dimes, then how many of each does he have? Answer by math_helper(2461) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let q=number of quarters and
d=number of dimes
(1) 10d + 25q = 315 (in cents)
(2) q = 3 + 2d
These two equations can be solved for ,
