Problema Solution

Jane has four times as many dimes as nickles.Combined she has a total value 3.60. How many of each dimes and nickles does she have?

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1 nickel = 5 cents

1 dime = 10 cents

Let

n = the number of nickels, n>=0, n is integer

d = the number of dimes, d>=0, d is integer

Jane has four times as many dimes as nickles:

d = 4n

The total value of the coins is $3.60 = 360 cents:

5n + 10d = 360

We have the following system of equations:

d = 4n

5n + 10d = 360

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d = 32 dimes

n = 8 nickles

Jane has 8 nickles and 32 dimes.