Harry has $6.10 in his pocket. He has twice as many quarters as nickels. He also has one more dime than quarters. How many of each coin does he have?

Question

Harry has $6.10 in his pocket. He has twice as many quarters as nickels. He also has one more dime than quarters. How many of each coin does he have?

Answer 1

610=2q*25+q*5+(2q+1)*10  (q nikcels, 2q quarters adn 2q+1 dimes)

600=75q

q=8

8 nikcels+16 quarters + 17 dimes=

=8*5+16*25+17*10=610