A Collection of Dimes and Quarters Has a Total Value

question 49

Multiple Choice

A collection of dimes and quarters has a total value of $4.95. If there are 3 times as many dimes as quarters, how many of each coin is in the collection?

• A)27 dimes and 9 quarters
• B)30 dimes and 10 quarters
• C)18 dimes and 6 quarters
• D)36 dimes and 12 quarters
• E)24 dimes and 8 quarters

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