Question

You have a total of 35 coins, all nickels ($0.05) and quarters ($0.25). The total value is $5.75. Find the number of nickels, n, and quarters, q. Show work for full credit.

Answer 1

20 quarters and 15 nickels.

20 x 0.25 = 5

15 x 0.05 = 0.75

5 + 0.75 = $5.75

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