SOLUTION: In Peter's piggy bank, there are 10 times as many dimes as quarters and 7 more nickels than quarters. If Peter has $17.25 in his bank, how much money does he have just in quarters?

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Question 906451: In Peter's piggy bank, there are 10 times as many dimes as quarters and 7 more nickels than quarters. If Peter has $17.25 in his bank, how much money does he have just in quarters?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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5*n+10*d+25*q=17.25
d=10*q
n=q+7
20 nickels =$1.00
130 dimes =$13.00
13 quarters= $3.25