SOLUTION: Michael has 28 coins in nickels and quarters. The total value of the coins is 2.40$. How many of each coin are there?
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Question 1067274: Michael has 28 coins in nickels and quarters. The total value of the coins is 2.40$. How many of each coin are there?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Michael has 28 coins in nickels and quarters. The total value of the coins is 2.40$. How many of each coin are there?
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n + q = 28
5n + 25q = 240
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n + q = 28
n + 5q = 48
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4q = 20
q = 5 (# of quarters)
n = 28-5 = 23 (# of nickels)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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