Question

A change purse contains an equal number of pennies, nickels, and dimes. The total value of the

coins is 560 cents.

How many coins of each type does the purse contain?

Answer 1

35

Explanation:

If there are "x" of each coin, then the value of the coins will bw (1 + 5 + 10)x, which equals 560 (given).

16x = 560 -->

x = 35

There are 35 of each type of coin