Problema Solution

Richie has 8 more quarters than dimes in his pocket, for a total of $4.45. Write an equation that can be used to find the number of quarters and dimes.

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let 'd' represent the number of dimes, then 'd+8' represents the number of quarters

4.45=0.25(d+8)+0.10d

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d=7

7+8=15

Richie has 7 dimes and 15 quarters.