SOLUTION: Suppose Tom has 21 coins totaling $3.30. If he has only dimes and quarters, how many of each type does he have?

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Question 874191: Suppose Tom has 21 coins totaling $3.30. If he has only dimes and quarters, how many of each type does he have?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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25x + 10(21-x) = 330cents (cents makes sense)
x = 120/15 = 8 quarters and 13 Dimes
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8*25 + 130 = 330cents 0r $3.30
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