Question

Anthony has 15 coins, all of which are quarters and dimes. In all, they're worth $3.60. How many of each kind of coin does Anthony have?

Answer 1

1 Dime

14 Quarters

Explanation:

d + q = 15

0.10d + 0.25q = 3.60

d = 15 - q

0.10d + 0.25q = 3.60

0.10(15 - q) + 0.25q = 3.60

1.5 - 0.10q + 0.25q = 3.60

0.15q = 3.60 - 1.5

0.15q = 2.1

0.15q/0.15 = 2.1/0.15

q = 14

d = 15 - q

d = 15 - 14

d = 1