SOLUTION: Jerry has a total of 60 quarters and pennies in his pocket. These coins total $3.00. How many quarters are in Jerry's pocket?
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Question 437364: Jerry has a total of 60 quarters and pennies in his pocket. These coins total $3.00. How many quarters are in Jerry's pocket?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=60
.01x+.25y=3.00
Multiply the second equation by 100:
x+25y=300
x+y__=60
24y=240
y=10
x=50
Jerry has 50 pennies and 10 quarters.
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