SOLUTION: Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing
51 coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is $7.35
How many of each type of c
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Question 1059140: Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing
51 coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is $7.35
How many of each type of coin do they have? Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, josmiceli:Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = number of nickels
Let = number of quarters
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(1)
(2) ( in cents )
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Multiply both sides of (1) by
and subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)
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and
(1)
(1)
(1)
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There are 27 nickels and 24 quarters
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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