Question

Kendra has $ 7.35 in nickels and quarters. If she has 15 more quarters than nickels, how many of each coin does she have?

Answer 1

x*5 - quarter amount

(x+15)*25- nickels amount

(x*5)+((x+15)*25)=735

5x+25x+375=735

30x=735-375

30x=360

x=360/30=12 - number of nickels

x+15=12+15=27 - number of quarters

CHECK

12*5=60 ¢

27*25=675 ¢

675+60=735 ¢ or $7.35