SOLUTION: I have $6.40. I have 2 more quarters than dimes, but 4 times as many nickels as quarters. How amny coins of each type do I have?

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Question 903064: I have $6.40. I have 2 more quarters than dimes, but 4 times as many nickels as quarters. How amny coins of each type do I have?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x the number of Quarters
CENTS make Sense
25x + 10(x-2) + 5(4x) = 640
55x = 660
x = 12Quarters. 10Dimes12-2 and 48Nickels 4%2A12
And
300 + 100 + 240 = 640 0r $6.40