A bag contains 16 coins consisting of dimes and nickels. The total value of coins is $1.30. How many of each type of coin are there?

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A bag contains 16 coins consisting of

dimes and nickels. The total value of
coins is $1.30. How many of each
type of coin are there?

by LevB

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Answer:

Dimes: 10 dimes

Nickles: 6 nickels.

Explanation:

Dimes: 10 x 0.10 = 1.00

Nickels: 6 x 0.05 = 0.30

$1.00 + $0.30 = 1.30

Richard Vanbergen answered Nov 30, 2022

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