Question

A jar contains 40 coins consisting of dimes and quarters having a total value of $4.90 how many of each coin are there

Answer 1

6 quarters and 34 dimes

Explanation:

Because we know there are 40 coins total, there must be 40-6, or 34, dimes. To verify that answer, 34 dimes is $3.40 and 6 quarters is $1.50. Adding those two values together produces $4.90, which means our answer of 6 quarters and 34 dimes is correct.