<PRE><B>Question 11032</B>
Let the number of nickels be f
Let the number of quarters be q
Equation:
   f + q = 25
The value of the nickels is 5f cents
The value of the quarters is 25q
Equation:
   5f + 25q = 225cents
Solve this system of equations by substitution:
 f = 25-q
 5(25-q) + 25q = 225
 125 - 5q +25q = 225
           20q = 100
             q = 5 (number of quarters)
             f = 25-q = 20 (number of nickels)

Cheers,
Stan H.
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