Question 1059097: A jar contains 36 coins all quarters and nickels. The value of the coins is $5.10. How many of each coin is in the jar Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:Answer by ikleyn(52794) (Show Source):
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A jar contains 36 coins all quarters and nickels. The value of the coins is $5.10. How many of each coin is in the jar
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This problem does not have a solution.
Such a combination of 36 quarters and nickels that is worth $5.10 doesn't exist.
So, there are only two options:
a) EITHER the problem doesn't have a solution,
b) OR the input data is wrong.
Now the question is: for what reason do you liter the forum with wrong problems?
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A jar contains 36 coins all quarters and nickels. The value of the coins is $5.10. How many of each coin is in the jar
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q + n = 36
25q + 5n = 510 --> 5q + n = 102
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5q + n = 102
q + n = 36
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4q = 66
q = 16.5 quarters
n = 19.5 nickels
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I'm not sure that 1/2 of a quarter is worth 12.5 cents.
