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9 June, 21:03

Part of the proceeds from a garage sale was $275 worth of $5 and $20 bills. If there were 5 more $5 bills than $20 bills, find the number of each denomination.

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  1. 10 June, 00:30
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    Suppose $20 bill=x

    Then $5 bill=x+5

    Equation for the given case is:

    20x+5 (x+5) = 275

    20x+5x+25=275

    25x+25=275

    25x=250

    x=10 (Which is number of $20 bill)

    Now number of $5 bill = 10+5 = 15

    Answer: Number of $20 bill = 10 and Number of $5 bill = 15
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