SOLUTION: 2) A collection of 60 dimes and nickels are worth $5.00. How many dimes are there?

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Question 1147138: 2) A collection of 60 dimes and nickels are worth $5.00. How many dimes are there?

Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let d be the number of dimes.


Then the number of nickels is 60-d.


The "money" equation is


    5*(60-d) + 10d = 500  cents


    d = %28500-5%2A60%29%2F%2810-5%29 = 40.    ANSWER

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