SOLUTION: ben has $3.40 in nickels and dimes. he has 4 more dimes than nickels. how many of each coin does he have?

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Question 938112: ben has $3.40 in nickels and dimes. he has 4 more dimes than nickels. how many of each coin does he have?
Answer by Danielshinmath(31) About Me  (Show Source):
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Well, first take the 4 dimes out,so it is 3.00 dollars. Then, do dime +nickel=15cents. So divide 3 dollars by 15 cents to get 20 coins for each, but you need to add the 4 dimes back.
ANSWER:24 dimes and 20 nickels.