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Question from kebede: John has 20 fewer nickels than dimes. The total of the nickels and dimes if $12.35. How many of each coin does she have? |
Hi Kebede.
For every nickel that pairs with a dime, you have 15 cents. But you have 20 extra dimes, so that's $2 extra.
So how many pairs of (nickel+dime) are in 10.35?
Hope this hint helps!
Stephen La Rocque
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