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A jar contains a mixture of nickels and dimes worth a total of $4.75. There are three times as many nickels as di
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A jar contains a mixture of nickels and dimes worth a total of $4.75. There are three times as many nickels as di
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Question 703802: Thank you in advance! I need an equation for this word problem:
A jar contains a mixture of nickels and dimes worth a total of $4.75. There are three times as many nickels as dimes. How many dimes are there?
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A jar contains a mixture of nickels and dimes worth a total of $4.75. There are three times as many nickels as dimes. How many dimes are there?
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Quantity Equation: n = 3d
Value Equation: 5n + 10d = 475 cents
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Substitute for "n" and solve for "d":
5*3d + 10d = 475
25d = 475
d = 19 (# of dimes)
Since n = 3d , n = 57 (# of nickels)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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