SOLUTION: Cory has 30 coins (all nickels and dimes). He has five times as many nickels as dimes. How much money does he have?

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Question 991400: Cory has 30 coins (all nickels and dimes). He has five times as many nickels as dimes. How much money does he have?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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30/(5 + 1) = 5 sets of coins
--> 25 nickels & 5 dimes.
= $1.75
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He must be very proud.