SOLUTION: A man distributes £2 among 20 boys, giving 5p each to some and 25p to the rest. How many boys received 25p each.

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Question 824372: A man distributes £2 among 20 boys, giving 5p each to some
and 25p to the rest. How many boys received 25p each.

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, TimothyLamb:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = how many received 5p
y = how many received 25p

Given x+y=20 boys

Account for the 2 pound value, 5x+25y=2

System to solve is:
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5x+25y=2
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x+y=20
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Solve the system. Still need help?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x + y = 20
5x + 25y = 200
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answer:
x= 15 boys got 5p
y= 5 boys got 25p
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