Question

A man has 10 coins in his pocket, all of which are dimes and quarters. If the total value of his change is 175 cents, how many dimes and how many quarters does he have? number of dimes equals=_________ number of quarters equals=_________

Answer 1

The man has 5 dimes and 5 quarters.

Explanation:

5 quarters=1.25

5 dimes= .50

1.25+.50=1.75

Answer 2

the man has 5 dimes and 9 quarters