SOLUTION: A collection of quarters and nickels contains twice as many quarters as nickels. If the value of the coins totals $4.40, how many nickels and quarters are in the collection?
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Question 887918: A collection of quarters and nickels contains twice as many quarters as nickels. If the value of the coins totals $4.40, how many nickels and quarters are in the collection? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A collection of quarters and nickels contains twice as many quarters as nickels. If the value of the coins totals $4.40, how many nickels and quarters are in the collection?
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2Q & 1N are a set = 55 cents
440/55 = 8 sets
--> 16Q and 8N