Question 673702
I have 40% more pennies than nickels. 
The total value of the coins is $2.56. 
How many nickels do I have?
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Let p = no. of pennies
let n = 1number of nickels
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write an equation for each statement:
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"I have 40% more pennies than nickels.:
p = 1.4n
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" The total value of the coins is $2.56.:
.01p + .05n = 2.56
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Substitute 1.4n for p, and find n