SOLUTION: tom has 80 coins consisting of dimes and quarters. if the total value of his coins is $15.20, how many of each coin does he have?

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Question 875046: tom has 80 coins consisting of dimes and quarters. if the total value of his coins is $15.20, how many of each coin does he have?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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25x + 10(80-x) = 1520 (cents makes sense)
15x = 720
x = 28.8 (check $15.20 posted )
IF $15.50, then
15x = 750
x = 50 Quarters and 30 Dimes