Kevin and Randy muise have a jar containing 65 coins all of which are either quarters or nickels the total value of coins in the jar is $10.25 how many of each type of coin do they have

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Marina Thompson

13 June, 15:52

Kevin and Randy muise have a jar containing 65 coins all of which are either quarters or nickels the total value of coins in the jar is $10.25 how many of each type of coin do they have

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Peterson · Answer 1

Q+N=65

.25Q+.05N=10.25

Q=65-N

.25 (65-N) +.05N=10.25

16.25-.25N+.05N = 10.25

-.20N = - 6

N = 6/.20 = 30

Q = 65-30 = 35

Answer is 35 quarters and 30 nickels