Michael has a number of dimes and quarters totaling $12.05. The number of quarters is five more than twice the number of dimes. How many coins of dimes does he have? Please help explain how you get answer...thx...this has me going crazy!

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Michael has a number of dimes and quarters totaling $12.05. The number of quarters is five more than twice the number of dimes. How many coins of dimes does he have?   Please help explain how you get answer...thx...this has me going crazy!

primeralph · Answer

@Luigi0210  Never be so quick to assume that I know it.
I don't even know the monetary value of a dime or penny.

luigi0210 · Answer

Dime is 5 cents, penny is 1 cent, quarter is 25 cents

luigi0210 · Answer

*Nickle is 5 cents
Dime is 10 cents

primeralph · Answer

Well then, hold on. Taking your word for it.

primeralph · Answer

Sorry, I forgot.

primeralph · Answer

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