Answer:
Number of Pennies = 30
Number of Dimes = 90
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number of pennies be p and number of dimes be d
We can write 2 equations and use substitution method to solve.
Total value of all the coins is 9.30:
We can write:
0.01p + 0.1d = 9.30
Note: value of penny is 0.01 and dime is 0.1, in dollars
Number of dimes is 3 times number of pennies:
We can write:
d = 3p
Now putting 2nd equation in first and solving for p:
0.01p + 0.1(3p) = 9.30
0.01p + 0.3p = 9.30
0.31 p = 9.30
p = 9.30 /0.31
p = 30
Now we know d = 3p, so d = 3 (30) = 90
Hence
Number of Pennies = 30
Number of Dimes = 90
