Problema Solution

Ron has 22 coins with a total value of $1.50. The coins are nickels and dimes. How many of each coin does he have?

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Let

n = number of nickles

d = number of dimes

1 nickel = 5 cents

1 dime = 10 cents

n + d = 22

5n + 10d = 150

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n = 14 nickels

d = 8 dimes

Ron has 14 nickels and 8 dimes.