SOLUTION: To repay a loan, I used quarters only. If I used quarters only, I would have needed 51 more coins. How much did I owe?

Question 857895: To repay a loan, I used quarters only. If I used quarters only, I would have needed 51 more coins. How much did I owe?
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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