SOLUTION: I have 15 coins in my pocket - all dimes and nickels. If I have $1.15, how many of each coin do I have?

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Question 271617: I have 15 coins in my pocket - all dimes and nickels. If I have $1.15, how many of each coin do I have?
Answer by peekaboo0501(13) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 dimes and 7 nickels
8 x.1 = .80
7 x .05 = .35
.8 + .35 = 1.15