Answer:
There are 9 dimes and 18 nickels.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let d = be the number of dimes
n = be the number of nickels
d + n = 27...eq.1
0.10d + 0.05n = 1.80...eq.2
Solve the system of equations
d + n = 27
10d + 5n = 180 ( multiply eq.2 by 100 )
-5d - 5n = -135
5d = 45
d = 9 , there are 9 dimes so,0.90
n = 27 - 9 = 18, there are 18 nickels so, 0.90
To check: 9 dimes + 18 nickels = 27 coins
0.90 + 0.90 = $ 1.80 total value of the coins
