A jar contains only dimes and nickels. The total number of coins in the jar is 15 . The total value of the coins is $ 1.00 . How many of each type of coin are in the jar?

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KaustubhK · Answer 1 · 2023-10-11T17:48:45+0000

Answer:

5 dimes and 10 nickels

Explanation:

0.1d + 0.05n = 1

d + n = 15

d + 0.5n = 10

d + n = 15

0.5n = 5

n = 10

d + n = 15

d + 10 = 15

d = 5

Answer: 5 dimes and 10 nickels