SOLUTION: Chung had $14.25 in pennies and quarters. He had 5 more pennies than quarters. How many coins does he have?

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Question 989121: Chung had $14.25 in pennies and quarters. He had 5 more pennies than quarters. How many coins does he have?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Not possible. 54 quarters and 59 pennies is $14.09 and 55 quarters and 60 pennies is $14.35.

However, if you posted the question incorrectly and actually meant there were five LESS pennies than quarters, there is a solution.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it