document.write( "Question 1021326: How many nickels and penny's are used to make up $4.75. Using only 175 coins. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #637053 by stanbon(75887) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many nickels and penny's are used to make up $4.75. Using only 175 coins. \n" ); document.write( "--------- \n" ); document.write( "Equations: \n" ); document.write( "Quantity:: p + n = 175 coins \n" ); document.write( "Value::: p +5n = 475 cents \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Subtract and solve for \"n\":: \n" ); document.write( "4n = 300 \n" ); document.write( "n = 75 (# of nickels) \n" ); document.write( "p = 175-75 = 100 (# of pennies) \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |