Ben has $3.40 consisting of quarters and dimes. How many coins of each kind does he have if he has 22 coins?

Which of the following system of equations represents the word problem if d is the number of dimes and q is quarters?

d + q = 22 and 10d + 25q = 340
10d + 25q = 22 and d + q = 340
dq = 22 and d + q = 340

Question

Ben has $3.40 consisting of quarters and dimes. How many coins of each kind does he have if he has 22 coins?

Which of the following system of equations represents the word problem if d is the number of dimes and q is quarters?

d + q = 22 and 10d + 25q = 340
10d + 25q = 22 and d + q = 340
dq = 22 and d + q = 340

anonymous · Answer

The equation would be d+q=22 and 10d+25q=340

texaschic101 · Answer

I agree :)

anonymous · Answer

So the answer is 8 quarters and 14 dimes.