Question 568824: sam has 50 nickels and quarters worth $8.90
how many quarters does he have?
please show how you got your answer Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! sam has 50 nickels and quarters worth $8.90
how many quarters does he have?
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Quantity Equation: n + q = 50
Value Equation::: 5n+25q = 890
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Multiply thru the Quantity equation by 5:
5n + 5q = 5*50
5n + 25q= 890
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Subtract and solve for "q":
20q = 640
q = 32 (# of quarters)
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solve for "n":
n + q = 50
n + 32 = 50
n = 18 (# of nickels)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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