A roll of quarters contains $40$ quarters and a roll of dimes contains $50$ dimes. James has a jar that contains $83$ quarters and $159$ dimes. Lindsay has a jar that contains $129$ quarters and $266$ dimes. James and Lindsay pool these quarters and dimes and make complete rolls with as many of the coins as possible. In dollars, how much are the leftover quarters and dimes worth?

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adamaero · Answer

Is this college homework?

claire.bracken · Answer

@adamaero no this is from AoPs Alcumus Review Problem

adamaero · Answer

I do not know what $40$ means. Is this a quantity or a dollar amount?

adamaero · Answer

Also, it would be helpful to know what you don't understand or what you're having trouble with.