SOLUTION: How do I figure out a postal drawer has 15 and 25 cent stamps in it total value of $142.50 the number of 25 cent stamps is fifty more than 2 times the 15 cent stamps How do I figur
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Question 1072406: How do I figure out a postal drawer has 15 and 25 cent stamps in it total value of $142.50 the number of 25 cent stamps is fifty more than 2 times the 15 cent stamps How do I figure it out
You can put this solution on YOUR website! How do I figure out a postal drawer has 15 and 25 cent stamps in it total value of $142.50 the number of 25 cent stamps is fifty more than 2 times the 15 cent stamps How do I figure it out
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Write what you know.
Use f for .15 stamps and t for .25 stamps.
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15f + 25t = 14250 (total value)
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t = 2f + 50 (as stated)
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