Answer:
17 dimes
7 nickels
Step-by-step explanation:
n = number of nickels
d = number of dimes
0.10d + 0.05n = 2.05
n + d = 24, n = 24 - d
substitute for n:
0.10d + 0.05(24 - d) = 2.05
simplify:
0.10d + 1.20 - 0.05d = 2.05
0.05d = 0.85
d = 17
n = 24-17 = 7
