SOLUTION: Ron has 15 coins with a value of $2.55. The coins are nickels and quarters. How many of each coin does he have?

Question 1006406: Ron has 15 coins with a value of $2.55. The coins are nickels and quarters. How many of each coin does he have?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ron has 15 coins with a value of $2.55. The coins are nickels and quarters. How many of each coin does he have?
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q + d = 15
25q + 10 d = 255
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Answer by ikleyn(52834) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Ron has 15 coins with a value of $2.55. The coins are nickels and quarters. How many of each coin does he have?
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q + n = 15
25q + 5n = 255
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I also can solve it using the mental math only:

q = = = = 9 quarters.

n = 15 - 9 = 6 nickels.

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