Question

A collection of quarters and nickels is worth ​$3.75. There are 27 coins in all. Find how many of each there are.

Answer 1

Q +N =27

Q=27-N

0.25Q + 0.05N =3.75

0.25(27-N) + 0.05 =3.75

6.75-0.25N+0.05N=3.75

6.75-0.2N=3.75

-0.2N=-3

N=-3/-0.2 = 15

15 nickels

27-15 = 12

12 quarters

15x0.05 = 0.75

12 x 0.25 = 3.00

3.00 + 0.75 = 3.75

 12 quarters & 15 nickels