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Bethany has $3.10 in nickels and dimes. She has a total of 44 coins. What is the value of the nickels Bethany has?
$0.90
$1.30
$1.80
$2.60
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Let n = number of nickels and d = number of dimes.
n + d = 44 and 5n + 10d = 310 (cents). Substitute d = 44 − n:
5n + 10(44 − n) = 310 → 5n + 440 − 10n = 310 → −5n = −130 → n = 26.
Value of nickels = 26 × $0.05 = $1.30.
n + d = 44 and 5n + 10d = 310 (cents). Substitute d = 44 − n:
5n + 10(44 − n) = 310 → 5n + 440 − 10n = 310 → −5n = −130 → n = 26.
Value of nickels = 26 × $0.05 = $1.30.
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