SOLUTION: if you had 20 coins, just nickels and dimes, which equals $1.40, how many of each coin would there be?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Coins -> SOLUTION: if you had 20 coins, just nickels and dimes, which equals $1.40, how many of each coin would there be?       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 876413: if you had 20 coins, just nickels and dimes, which equals $1.40, how many of each coin would there be?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10x + 5(20-x) = 140 (cents makes sense)
5x = 40
x = 8, number of Dimes. 12 Nickels
And... 80cents + 60cents = 140cents