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In a piggy bank there is a total of $15.75. If the ratio of dimes to quarters is 5:7, find the total amount in quarters.
10 years ago

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Steve
5 dimes and 7 quarters adds to 2.25

15.75/2.25 = 7

So, there are 7 times as many coins as that.
10 years ago

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