SOLUTION: a change purse contains an equal number of pennies, nickels, and dimes. The total value of the coins is $2.24. How many coins of each type does the purse contain?

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Question 397915: a change purse contains an equal number of pennies, nickels, and dimes. The total value of the coins is $2.24. How many coins of each type does the purse contain?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, scott8148:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent that equal amount there is of each coin

Question states*** CENTS makes sense

 x + 5x +10x = 224 CENTS

solving for x

     16x = 224

       x = 14, the number of each coin there is



CHECKING our Answer***

 14 + 5*14 + 10*14 = 14 + 70 + 140 = 224

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + 5x + 10x = 224

16x = 224

x = 14