Question 388513
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Hi,         
Let x and (35-x)represent the quarters and nickels respectively
Question states:
  25x + 5(35-x) = 255 cents
      20x = 255 - 5*35
      20x = 80
        x = 4, the number of quarters, number of nickels = 31   (35-4)

CHECKING our Answer
    25*4 + 5*31 = 100 + 155 = 255 cents = $2.55