Problema Solution

There are 37 dimes and quarters in all. The combined value of the dimes and quarters is $ 4.60. How many dimes are there? |

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1 dime = 10 cents

1 quarter = 25 cents


let


d = the number of dimes

q = the number of quarters


there are 37 dimes and quarters in all


d + q = 37


the combined value of the dimes and quarters is $ 4.60 = 460 cents


10d + 25q = 460 divide both sides by 5


2d + 5q = 92


by solving the system of equations


d + q = 37

2d + 5q = 92


we find


d = 31 dimes


q = 6 quarters


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there are 31 dime.