Question

Q: John has four more nickles than dimes in his pocket, for a total of $1.25 . Which equation could be used to determine the number of dimes , x , in his pocket ?
Possible answers : A. 0.10(x + 4) + 0.05(x) = $ 1.25 , B. 0.05(x + 4) + 0.10(x) = $1.25
, C. 0.10(4x) + 0.05(x) = $1.25 , D. 0.05(4x) + 0.10(x) = $1.25

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

so he has 4 more nickels then dimes....and if dimes represent x, then his nickels wold be x + 4

nickels are worth 0.05 and dimes are worth 0.10....and he has a total of 1.25...so ur equation would be : B. 0.05(x + 4) + 0.10(x)