Question 1138521
n = number of nickels
d = number of dimes


1.45/0.05 = 29
n = d/2 + 29


n - 2 = 5d ---> n = 5d + 2


Set the equations equal to each other.


d/2 + 29 = 5d + 2
27 = 9d/2
d = 6


Ben has 6 10-centavo coins and 32 5-centavo coins.