SOLUTION: How many quarters and nickels make up 12.55

Question 1095840: How many quarters and nickels make up 12.55
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, richwmiller:
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The solution with the fewest nickels:
25q+5n=1255
where n=1
25q+5=1255
25q=1250
q=1250/25
q=50 n=1
for every quarter you remove add 5 nickels
q=50 n=1
q=49 n=6
q=48 n=11
...
q=0 n=251

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