SOLUTION: Jose has 22 coins totaling $4.10. If all of the 22 coins are either nickles or quarters, how many of each type of coin does he have?

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Question 919856: Jose has 22 coins totaling $4.10. If all of the 22 coins are either nickles or quarters, how many of each type of coin does he have?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the number of quarters
25x + 5(22-x) = 410cents
x = (410 - 110)/20 = 15 quarters. 7 Nickels 22-15
And checking
375 + 35 = 410centa 0r $4.10