SOLUTION: Mark has 6 more quarters than dimes. he has $3.95 in all. how many coins of each type does he have?

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Question 922411: Mark has 6 more quarters than dimes. he has $3.95 in all. how many coins of each type does he have?
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Mark has 6 more quarters than dimes. he has $3.95 in all. how many coins of each type does he have?
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The 6 additional quarters = $1.50
395 - 150 = 245
Each set of 1Q and 1D = 35 cents
245/35 = 7 sets
--> 7 dimes & 13 quarters