SOLUTION: Marc has 150 coins,all dimes and nickels. He has 12 more dimes than nickels. How many nickels and how many dimes does he have?

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Question 82629: Marc has 150 coins,all dimes and nickels. He has 12 more dimes than nickels. How many nickels and how many dimes does he have?
Answer by mookj(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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150 coins
75 dimes 75 nickels
75 nickles minus 12 equals 63
75 dimes plus 12 equals 87
63 nickles and 87 dimes is the answer