Question

John has four more buckles than dimes in his pocket, for a total of $1.25 which equation could be used to determine the number of dimes (x) in his pocket.

Possible choices:
A.) 0.10(x+4)+.05x=1.25
B.) .05(x+4) + .10x=1.25
C.) 0.10(4x) + .05x = 1.25
D.) 0.05 (4x) + 0.10x = 1.25

Answer 1

1.25=x+(x+4)
1.25=0.10x+0.05(x+4)

The answer is B.

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