document.write( "Question 1046624: There is a collection of nickels, dimes, and quarters with total value of $47.60. There are 28 more dimes than nickels. There are 5 times as many quarters as dimes. How many quarters are in the collection? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #662073 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 28 more dimes than nickels. There are 5 times as many quarters as dimes. \n" ); document.write( "Let n represent the number of nickels. \n" ); document.write( "Dimes \n" ); document.write( "Quarters \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Total is 4760 Cents (Cents makes sense) \n" ); document.write( "5n + 10(n+28) + 25*5(n+28) = 4760 \n" ); document.write( "140n + 280 + 3500 = 4760 \n" ); document.write( "140n = 4760 - 2100 - 280 \n" ); document.write( "140n = 980 \n" ); document.write( "n = 7, number of nickels. Dimes 35 \n" ); document.write( "35 + 350+ 4375 = 4760 CENTS \n" ); document.write( "CHECKS! \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |