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Question 473389: Robert has a box of nickels, dimes and quarters. There are a total of 28 coins in the box. The total value of the coins is $4.95 and there are five more nickels than dimes. How many of each type of coin does Robert have? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Robert has a box of nickels, dimes and quarters. There are a total of 28 coins in the box. The total value of the coins is $4.95 and there are five more nickels than dimes. How many of each type of coin does Robert have?
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Equations:
n + d + q = 28
5n +10d +25q = 495
n - d + 0 = 5
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Solve by any method you know to get:
n = 8
d = 3
q = 17
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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