Question 955910: 48dimes more than quarters. Value od dimes is equal to the value of quarters. How many dimes are there? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 48dimes more than quarters. Value of dimes is equal to the value of quarters. How many dimes are there?
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Equations:
Quantity:: d = q + 48
Value:: 10d = 25q
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Substitute for "d" and solve for "q"::
10(q+48) = 25q
10q + 480 = 25q
15q = 480
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Ans: q = 32 (# of quarters)
d = q + 48 = 32+48 = 80 (# of dimes)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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