A collection of coins contains 11 nickels, 7 quarters, and 6 dimes. What is the percentage of dimes in the collection your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units
The total number of coins in the collection is 11 + 7 + 6 = <<11+7+6=24>>24 coins.
The percentage of dimes in the collection is (6/24) * 100% = 25%.
Therefore, the percentage of dimes in the collection is 25%.
To find the percentage of dimes in the collection, we need to calculate the total number of coins and the number of dimes.
The total number of coins in the collection is the sum of nickels, quarters, and dimes:
Total number of coins = number of nickels + number of quarters + number of dimes
Total number of coins = 11 nickels + 7 quarters + 6 dimes
Total number of coins = 24 coins
Now, let's calculate the percentage of dimes in the collection:
Percentage of dimes = (Number of dimes / Total number of coins) x 100
Percentage of dimes = (6 dimes / 24 coins) x 100
Percentage of dimes = 25%
Therefore, the percentage of dimes in the collection is 25%.
To find the percentage of dimes in the collection, we need to determine the total number of coins in the collection and then calculate the proportion of dimes.
The total number of coins in the collection is the sum of the number of nickels, quarters, and dimes: 11 nickels + 7 quarters + 6 dimes = 24 coins.
Now, we calculate the proportion of dimes by dividing the number of dimes by the total number of coins: (6 dimes / 24 coins) = 0.25.
To convert this proportion to a percentage, we multiply by 100: 0.25 * 100 = 25.
Therefore, the percentage of dimes in the collection is 25%.
Keep in mind that significant figures refer to the number of digits that carry meaning in a number. In this case, we were given that the answer should be rounded to two significant figures. Since 25 has two significant figures (2 and 5), we keep it as is.
Thus, the percentage of dimes in the collection is 25%.