A coin collector has dimes and nickels with a total face value of How many of each coin does she have?

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A coin collector has  dimes and nickels with a total face value of  How many of each coin does she have?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let x be the number of dimes and y be the number of nickels. Then we have the system of equations:
x + y = 11
0.1x + 0.05y = 1.1
Solving this system, we get x = 6 and y = 5, which means the collector has 6 dimes and 5 nickels. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

A Coin Collector Has Dimes and Nickels with a Total