SOLUTION: A collection of dimes and quarters is worth $15.25. There are 103 coins in all. How many of each is there?

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Question 1172952: A collection of dimes and quarters is worth $15.25. There are 103 coins in all. How many of each is there?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Q quarters, and 103-Q dimes;
25Q%2B10%28103-Q%29=1525----------simplify and solve this.