Let x = number of dimes. Then 70 - x = number of nickels.
0.10x + 0.05(70 - x) = 4.90
0.10x + 3.5 - 0.05x = 4.90
0.05x = 1.40
x = 28
There are 28 dimes and 42 nickels.
Connor A.
asked • 05/11/24If i have $4.90 in dimes and nickels. There are 70 coins in total. How many dimes and nickels would i have
If i have $4.90 in dimes and nickels. There are 70 coins in total. How many dimes and nickels would i have
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