SOLUTION: mike a salvation army ringer bell ringer has 5 fewer quarters that nickels. If his cup has $5.95 in quarters and nickels , how many nickels does he have.
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Question 269743: mike a salvation army ringer bell ringer has 5 fewer quarters that nickels. If his cup has $5.95 in quarters and nickels , how many nickels does he have.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
given:
(2) (in cents)
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(1)
Subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)
and, since
He has 24 nickels
check:
(1)
OK
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