SOLUTION: I have only dimes, nickels, and pennies in my wallet. Seven of the coins are dimes, 25% of them are nickels, and 5/9 of them are pennies. How many coins do I have ?

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Question 294301: I have only dimes, nickels, and pennies in my wallet. Seven of the coins are dimes, 25% of them are nickels, and 5/9 of them are pennies. How many coins do I have ?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.25x+5x/9+7=x
x=36 coins
9 are nickels
7 are dimes
20 are pennies