Question

Logan has $1.95 in dimes and quarters in his pocket. He has 2 more dimes than quarters. (Keep in mind that dimes are worth 10c and quarters 25c.)

1. Write an equation that will help you determine the number of quarters.
2. Solve the equation showing all your steps.
3. Tell how many quarters and dimes he has.

Answer 1

17 dimes 1 quarter

Explanation:

logan has 1.95

step by step explanation:

a dime can not be more than 10 c

and less than 10c

a quarter can not be more than 25c

and less than 25 c

so logan must have 17 dimes and 1 quarter

key = 1 dime = 10c, 1 quarter = 25c

$1.70 + 25c = $1.95

hope this helps!!