SOLUTION: A collection of 102 nickels, dimes and quarters is worth $13.60. There are 14 more nickels than dimes. How many quarters are there?

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: A collection of 102 nickels, dimes and quarters is worth $13.60. There are 14 more nickels than dimes. How many quarters are there? This question is from textbook

Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
N = 102
D = N - 14 = 88
Q = ?

+.05N+%2B+.10D+%2B+.25Q+=+13.60+
+.05%28102%29+%2B+.10%2888%29+%2B+.25Q+=+13.60+
+5.10+%2B+8.80+%2B+.25Q+=+13.60+
+13.90+%2B+.25Q+=+13.60+
+.25Q+=+-.30+
+Q+=+-1.20+

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