Question

Michael has 38 nickels and quarters in his backpack. If he has a total of $4.50. how many nickels, n, and how many quarters, q, does he have?

Answer Michael has
nickels and
quarters

Answer 1

10 quarters and 2 nickels

Explanation:

38 x .5 = 1.90

4.50 - 1.90 = 2.60

10 quarters and 2 nickels.