SOLUTION: In a pile of coins there are 7 more quarters than nickels.if there is a total of $$2.56 in coins how many quarters are there?
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Question 806814: In a pile of coins there are 7 more quarters than nickels.if there is a total of $$2.56 in coins how many quarters are there?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In a pile of coins there are 7 more quarters than nickels.if there is a total of $$2.56 in coins how many quarters are there?
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The 7 additional quarters = $1.75
256 - 175 = 81 cents
--> some equal # of nickels and quarters = 81 cents.
No integer solution.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7*25=1.75
2.56-1.75=81
just nickels and quarters won't get you 81 cents
one quarter one nickel and one penny =81 cents
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