SOLUTION: John has 83 cents in pennies and quarters. He has 5 more pennies than quarters. How many coins of each kind does he have?

Question 996763: John has 83 cents in pennies and quarters. He has 5 more pennies than quarters. How many coins of each kind does he have?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
John has 83 cents in pennies and quarters. He has 5 more pennies than quarters. How many coins of each kind does he have?
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Without the "5 more pennies" he would have pairs worth 26 cents each and a total of 78 cents
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78/26 = 3 pairs
--> 3 Q and 8 pennies
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