<PRE><B>Question 970231</B>
A jar contains 50 nickels and dimes worth $4.30. How many of each kind of coin are in the jar?
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A different method:
50 nickels = $2.50
Each dime adds 5 cents to the total
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430 - 250 = 180
180/5 = 36 dimes
14 nickels
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