SOLUTION: . A collection of nickels and quarters is worth $2.85. There are 3 more nickels than quarters. How many nickels and quarters are there?
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Question 1010302: . A collection of nickels and quarters is worth $2.85. There are 3 more nickels than quarters. How many nickels and quarters are there?
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A collection of nickels and quarters is worth $2.85. There are 3 more nickels than quarters. How many nickels and quarters are there?
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Without the 3 nickels there are sets of 1 nickel and 1 quarter worth 30 cents each and a total of $2.70
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270/30 = 9 sets
--> 9 quarters & 12 nickels
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OR,
n = q+3
5n + 25q = 285
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