SOLUTION: If I have an even amount of pennies a nickles. How many of each would it take to make $24

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Question 929615: If I have an even amount of pennies a nickles. How many of each would it take to make $24
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Alan3354:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint:

You need to solve the system

system%28p+=+n%2C0.01p+%2B+0.05n+=+24%29

where p is the number of pennies and n is the number of nickels.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Each set of 1 penny and 1 nickel = 6 cents
2400/6 = 400 of each