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Question 900751: I have $1.15 in pennies and nickels. There are 43 more pennies than nickels. How many of each do I have? Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
Hi
There are 43 more pennies than nickels. Pennies:
Question States***
5x + (x+43) = 115 CENTS makes Sense
x = 72/6 = Nickels. 55 Pennies
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60 + 55 = 115
