SOLUTION: Jane bought a pencil and received change for $3 in 20 coins, all nickels and quarters. How many of each kind are given?
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Question 938385: Jane bought a pencil and received change for $3 in 20 coins, all nickels and quarters. How many of each kind are given?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x the number of quarters
25x + 5(20-x) = 300 CENTS makes Sense
20x = 200
x = 10, the number of quarters. 10 Nickels
And...checking
250 + 50 = 300cents 0r $3.00
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