Question 1205418
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If Zaire has 4 times as many quarters as dimes and they have a combined value 
of $4.40, how many of each coin does he have?
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Group the coins in sets containing 4 quarters and 1 dime.

Each group is worth 4*25 + 10 = 110 cents.


In all, there are  {{{440/110}}} =  4 such groups.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  There are 4*4 = 16 quarters and 4 dimes.
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