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.