Question 232562
If Bennett had a certain number more nickels and fewer dimes, he would have .60 less.
 What is the number?
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Let x = the number
nickel value - dime value = .60 less
+.05x - .10x = -.60 
-.05x = -.60
x = {{{(-.60)/(-.05)}}}
x = +12 is the number
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