SOLUTION: A piggy bank contains nickels, dimes and quarters. There are three times as many dimes as quarters and six more nickels than dimes. The total value of all the coins is $5.90. How m
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Question 908291: A piggy bank contains nickels, dimes and quarters. There are three times as many dimes as quarters and six more nickels than dimes. The total value of all the coins is $5.90. How many dimes are In the bank? Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5*n+10*d+25*q=v
d=3*q and
n=d+6
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30 nickels = $1.50
24 dimes = $2.40
8 quarters = $2.00
