SOLUTION: Maria has a total of 20 nickels and quarters. She has four times as many nickels as quarters. How much money does maria have?

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Question 812315: Maria has a total of 20 nickels and quarters. She has four times as many nickels as quarters. How much money does maria have?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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n + q = 20
n = 4q
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n + q = 20
4q + q = 20
5q = 20
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q = 4
n = 16
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Answer:
0.05n + 0.25q = m
0.05(16) + 0.25(4) = $1.80
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