Jose has $2.50 in nickels and dimes in his jar. If he has 11 more nickels than dimes, how many dimes does he have?

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apoorvk · Answer

no. of nickels=x
no. of dimes=y
so, x=y+11
and total value is $2.50, that is 250 cents
so, 5x+10y=250
simplifies to x+2y=50

solve the two linear equations to get x and y, and enjoy!!

anonymous · Answer

so how many dimes does jose have>?

apoorvk · Answer

what do you think?? post and verify!

anonymous · Answer

13??

apoorvk · Answer

listen i am just confirming 'cause i don't live in the states.. nickel is 5cents and dime is 10.. right??

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

so it would be 15 correct?

apoorvk · Answer

nah.. 13 was right! (for dimes)

anonymous · Answer

oh Ok thanxx

anonymous · Answer

he sum of two numbers is 60. Their difference is 12. What is the smaller number?

anonymous · Answer

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