SOLUTION: Mike a salvation army bell ringer has 5 fewer quarters than nickels in his cup.Mike has $5.95 in quarters and nickels. How many nickels does he have?
5n+25(n-5)=595
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Question 313640: Mike a salvation army bell ringer has 5 fewer quarters than nickels in his cup.Mike has $5.95 in quarters and nickels. How many nickels does he have?
5n+25(n-5)=595
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Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mike a salvation army bell ringer has 5 fewer quarters than nickels in his cup.Mike has $5.95 in quarters and nickels. How many nickels does he have?
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Quantity Equation: q = n-5
Value Equation: 5n+25q = 595 cents
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Substitute for "q" and solve for "n":
5n + 25(n-5) = 595
5n + 25n - 125 = 595
30n = 720
n = 24 (# of nickels)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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