SOLUTION: You have some change in your pocket: all but 3 are quarters, all but three are dimes, all but 3 are nickles, all but 3 are pennies. How much money do you have?

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Question 615877: You have some change in your pocket: all but 3 are quarters, all but three are dimes, all but 3 are nickles, all but 3 are pennies. How much money do you have?
Answer by richwmiller(9144) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-3=q;
x-3=d;
x-3=n;
x-3=p;
25q+10d+5n+p=t
n = d, p = d, q = d, t = 41 d, x = d+3
x=4
d=1
q=1
n=1
p=1
25+10+5+1=41 cents