SOLUTION: The numbers if nickels and quarters in a bank are in the ratio 23:25. If the coins are worth $7, how mnay of each type are there?

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Question 1142981: The numbers if nickels and quarters in a bank are in the ratio 23:25. If the coins are worth $7, how mnay of each type are there?
Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, Alan3354:
Answer by greenestamps(13334) About Me  (Show Source):
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The problem as stated is defective.

The smallest possible nonzero solution is 23 nickels and 25 quarters; that is already more than $7.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The numbers if nickels and quarters in a bank are in the ratio 23:25. If the coins are worth $7, how mnay of each type are there?
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If it's quarters to nickels is 23:25, then
23*25 + 25*5 = $5.75 + $1.25 = $7.00
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A better statement of the problem would be:
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The ratio of the # nickels to the # quarters in a bank is 25:23. If the coins are worth $7, how many of each type are there?