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.