Cindy has 60 coins, consisting of dimes and quarters, that total $10.35. How many coins of each kind does she have?
A) 29 quarters and 31 dimes
B) 31 quarters and 29 dimes
C) 28 quarters and 32 dimes

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Let x be the number of quarters and y be the number of dimes.We have the system of equations:x + y = 600.25x + 0.10y = 10.35Solving this system gives x = 29 and y = 31.

Cindy Has 60 Coins, Consisting of Dimes and Quarters, That