A trader has a mixture of 5c and 10c coins. He has 50 coins in all, with a total value of $4.20. How many of each coin does he have?

16 5c coins

34 10c coins

Step-by-step explanation:

(I prefer to use whole numbers)

5x + 10y = 420

x+y=50

multiply the bottom problem by -5

5x +10y =420

-5x -5y = -250

combine the problems

5y = 170

divide by 5

y = 34

that means x = 16

34 10c coins

16 5c coins

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total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is $98

step-by-step explanation:

given a united states citizen returning to the states declares the following items at the customs office: 3 shirts at $8.50 each 2 dresses at $27.50 each 1 pair of gold cuff links at $17.50 per pair. we have to find how much he pay

cost of 3 shirts if one cost at $8.50 is

cost of 2 dresses if one cost at $27.50 is  

cost of 1 pair of gold cuff at $17.50

so, total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is   $25.5+$55+$17.50=$98