Question

Sarah has 25 coins that are dimes and nickels. Together they total $2.00. How many of each type does she have?

Answer 1

15 dimes 10 nickles

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Answer 2

15 dimes and 10 nickels

Explanation:

15 dimes because 15 multiplied by 10 cents is $1.50

10 nickels because 10 multiplied by 5 cents is $0.50

15 x 0.10 = 1.50 10 x 0.50 = 0.50

0.50 + 1.50 = 2.00