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5 October, 11:20

Melissa keeps a jar for holding change. The jar holds 21 coins. All of the coins are quarters and nickels. The total amount in the jar is $3.85. How many quarters are in the jar?

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  1. 5 October, 13:09
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    A) n + q = 21

    B).05n +.25q = 3.85

    Multiplying A) by -.05

    A) -.05n + -.05q = - 1.05 then adding this to B)

    B).05n +.25q = 3.85

    .20q = 2.80

    q = 14 quarters

    n = 7 nickels

    Check

    14q + 7 n = 21 coins

    14*.25 = $3.50

    7*.05 = $.35

    Correct!
  2. 5 October, 15:06
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    About 15 coins are quarters
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