Question

Carly has 2 more nickels than dimes in her pocket. She has 40 cents. How many nickels does Carly have How many dimes does Carly have? Show your work.

Answer 1

She has 2 dimes and 4 nickels.
Knowing dimes equal 10 cents, if you have 1 dime and 3 nickels, you’d have 20 cents, 2 dimes and 4 nickels you’d have 40 cents. You have to have two more nickels than dimes.

Answer 2

Carly has 2 dimes and 4 nickels.