In my pocket, I have only dimes and quarters. I have twice as many dimes as quarters and i have at least one quarter. If the number of dimes and quarters is reversed, by what percent will the value of the money in my pocket increase?

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amistre64 · Answer

.25q + 2q(.1) = amount in pocket right?

amistre64 · Answer

.10d + 2d(.25) = new total then

amistre64 · Answer

.45 is the least amount you can have in the 1st scenario

amistre64 · Answer

and .60 in the second...

amistre64 · Answer

the amount increase by .15.... .15 is what % of .45?

15/45....

amistre64 · Answer

33 percent...

amistre64 · Answer

or is it 33 and 1/3 percent....

amistre64 · Answer

.333333333333 = 33.333333333%

lets go with 33 and 1/3 :)