SOLUTION: A collection of 56 coins has a value of $4.00. The collection contains only nickles and dimes. Find the number of dimes in the collection.

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Question 651347: A collection of 56 coins has a value of $4.00. The collection contains only nickles and dimes. Find the number of dimes in the collection.
Answer by Aaniya(63) About Me  (Show Source):
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24 dimes=$2.40
nickels=$1.60
total=$4.00