Question 417391
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Hi
60 coins
Let x and (60-x)represent the dimes and nickels respectively
Question states***CENTS makes sense
   10x + 5(60-x) = 445
Solving for x
         5x = 145
          x = 29, number of dimes.  31 Nickels  (60-29)

CHECKING our Answer***
   10*29 + 5*31 = 290 + 155 = 445 or $4.45