SOLUTION: Chung had $14.25 in pennies and quarters. He had 5 more pennies than quarters. How many coins does he have?

Question 989121: Chung had $14.25 in pennies and quarters. He had 5 more pennies than quarters. How many coins does he have?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Not possible. 54 quarters and 59 pennies is $14.09 and 55 quarters and 60 pennies is $14.35.

However, if you posted the question incorrectly and actually meant there were five LESS pennies than quarters, there is a solution.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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