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− | The probability in which a random choosing of a coin from a pool of <math>100</math> coins bringing out a nickel is <math>\frac{2}{5}</math>. Multiplying the fraction by <math>\frac{20}{20}</math>, we get <math>\frac{40}{100}</math>, or <math>40</math> coins out of <math>100</math>. This means that there are <math>40</math> nickels, and <math>60 dimes. | + | The probability in which a random choosing of a coin from a pool of <math>100</math> coins bringing out a nickel is <math>\frac{2}{5}</math>. Multiplying the fraction by <math>\frac{20}{20}</math>, we get <math>\frac{40}{100}</math>, or <math>40</math> coins out of <math>100</math>. This means that there are <math>40</math> nickels, and <math>60</math> dimes. |
− | The value of < | + | The value of <math>40</math> nickels is: <math>40\cdot 0.05=2.00</math>, or two dollars. |
− | On the other hand, the value of < | + | On the other hand, the value of <math>60</math> dimes is: <math>60 \cdot 0.10=6.00</math>, or <math>6</math> dollars. |
− | Therefore, Luis has a total of < | + | Therefore, Luis has a total of <math>6+2</math> <math>=</math> <math>\boxed{8}</math> dollars total in dimes and nickels. |
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Revision as of 01:02, 11 July 2021
Problem
Luis has coins that are all either nickels or dimes. If the probability of randomly picking a nickel from these
coins is
how much money does Luis have in dollars?
Solution
The probability in which a random choosing of a coin from a pool of coins bringing out a nickel is
. Multiplying the fraction by
, we get
, or
coins out of
. This means that there are
nickels, and
dimes.
The value of nickels is:
, or two dollars.
On the other hand, the value of
dimes is:
, or
dollars.
Therefore, Luis has a total of
dollars total in dimes and nickels.
-OofPirate