A collection of coins contains 11 nickels, 7 quarters, and 6 dimes. What is the percentage of dimes in the collection your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units

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The total number of coins in the collection is 11 + 7 + 6 = <<11+7+6=24>>24 coins.
The percentage of dimes in the collection is (6/24) * 100% = 25%.
Therefore, the percentage of dimes in the collection is 25%.