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If Ian has 4 times as many nickels as dimes and they have a combined value of 180 cents, how many of each coin does he have?

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4 (.05) x +( .10)x =180
.20x + .10x = 180
.30x = 180
X= 6
So. 4 times 6 = 24 nickels and 6 dimes = 180 cents
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