Question 703362: Craig has 38 quarters and dimes. If he had twice as many quarter, he would have $11. How many of each coin does he have? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = number of quarters
Let = number of dimes
given:
(1)
(2) ( in cents )
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(2)
(2)
Subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)
and, since
(1)
(1)
(1)
He has 18 quarters and 20 dimes
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
