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Ron has 17 coins with a total value of $2.75. The coins are dimes (10 cents) and quarters (25 cents). How many of each coin does he have?

Ron has ___dimes and ___ quarters.

User DAme
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Answer:Ron has 5 dimes and 9 quarters

Explanation:

Lets try 9 quarters,

9x25= 225

275-225=50

50/10(Dime value)

5, Ron has 5 dimes and 9 quarters

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