Solve the problem.
-A woman has $2.70 in dimes and nickels. She has 6 more dimes than nickels. How many nickels does she have?
A)14
B)16
C)34
D)20

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the number of nickels be x. Then, the number of dimes is x + 6. The value of the nickels is 5x cents, and the value of the dimes is 10(x + 6) cents. The total value is 270 cents. So, 5x + 10(x + 6) = 270. Solving this equation gives x = 14, so she has 14 nickels.

Solve the Problem. -A Woman Has $2.70 in Dimes and Nickels. She Has