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30 July, 20:10

In a coin collection, the number of dimes is 10 less than three times the number of quarters. If the collection has 56 dimes, How many quarters are in the collection?

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  1. 30 July, 22:02
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    Quarters = x

    Dimes = y

    y = 3x - 10; Since the collection has 56 dimes:

    56 = 3x - 10

    Solve for x: 3x = 66 = > x = 22

    The number of quarters in the collection is 22.
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