Question 555291: i have $11.60 all dimes and quarters in my pocket. i have 32 more dimes than quarters. how many dimes and quarters do i have? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! i have $11.60 all dimes and quarters in my pocket. i have 32 more dimes than quarters. how many dimes and quarters do i have?
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Equations:
Quantity Eq: d = q+32
Value Eq::: 10d+25q = 1160 cents
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Substitute for "d" and solve for "q":
10(q+32) + 25q = 1160
35q + 320 = 1160
35q = 840
q = 25 (# of quarters)
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Solve for "d":
d = q + 32 = 25+32 = 57 (# of dimes)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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