1. A collection of 52 dimes and nickels is worth $4.50. How many nickels are there?

Question

1.	A collection of 52 dimes and nickels is worth $4.50.  How many nickels are there?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

14 nickels

PsyDAG · Answer

D = 52 - N 10D + 5N = 10(52-N) + 5N = $4.50 Solve for N.