SOLUTION: Maggie has a bag of nickels and quarters. She has 20 more quarters than nickels for a total of $13.10. How many nickels are in the bag?

Question 778338: Maggie has a bag of nickels and quarters. She has 20 more quarters than nickels for a total
of $13.10. How many nickels are in the bag?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Maggie has a bag of nickels and quarters. She has 20 more quarters than nickels for a total
of $13.10. How many nickels are in the bag?
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Equations:
q = n + 20
5n + 25q = 1310 cents
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Substitute and solve for "n":
5n + 25(n+20) = 1310
30n + 500 = 1310
30n = 810
n = 27 (# of nickels)
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# of quarters = n+20 = 47
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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