Question

Angie is holding 20 coins, all of which are either dimes or quarters. They have a value of $4.10. Determine how many coins of each she is holding

Answer 1

16 quarters and 1 dime

17 coins in all

Explanation:

quarter = .25

.25+.25+.25+.25=1

.25+.25+.25+.25=1

.25+.25+.25+.25=1

.25+.25+.25+.25=1

dime = .10

1+1+1+1+.10= $4.10

Answer 2

16 quarters and one dime