How many dimes would you need if you have 12 nickels to make a dollar

Question

 

How many dimes would you need if you have 12 nickels to make a dollar

Answer 1

You have 12 nickels at 5 cents each:

12($0.05) = $0.60

Thus, you have 60 cents

 

You 40 cents more to make a dollar.

How many dimes makes 40 cents?