SOLUTION: I have a box of nickels and dimes. When I counted the money, I was surprised to see that I have exactly $10. Then it occurred to me that if my nickels were dimes and my dimes were
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Question 916434: I have a box of nickels and dimes. When I counted the money, I was surprised to see that I have exactly $10. Then it occurred to me that if my nickels were dimes and my dimes were quarters, I would have $21.25. How many dimes and nickels are in my box? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = the number of nickels in the box
Let = the number of dimes in the box
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(1) ( in cents )
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Also given:
(2)
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(1)
(2)
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Multiply both sides of (1) by
and subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)
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and
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
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There are 150 nickels and 25 dimes in the box
check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
and
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
