Question 1110737: Jacob has $2.65 in dimes and quarters. He has 2 more dimes than quarters. How many of each does he have? Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Jacob has $2.65 in dimes and quarters. He has 2 more dimes than quarters. How many of each does he have?
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Set the "2 more dimes" aside.
Put 2 dimes aside, for a minute.
Then group the remaining coins in sets containing 1 quarter and 1 dimes each.
Each group is worth 25+10 = 35 cents, and the number of these groups is = = 7.
From this point, complete the solution on your own.
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