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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?

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User RezaNoei
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Answer:

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

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User Fer To
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