SOLUTION: If 20 coins were used to pay a bill of $1.80 and only quarters and nickels were used, how many of each coin was used?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Coins -> SOLUTION: If 20 coins were used to pay a bill of $1.80 and only quarters and nickels were used, how many of each coin was used?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 857864: If 20 coins were used to pay a bill of $1.80 and only quarters and nickels were used, how many of each coin was used?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
by trial and order we deduce that 6 quarters and 6 nickels will add to $1.80