Question

Fazla has 30 coins, consisting of quarters and

nickels. If the total value of these coins is $5.50,
how many more nickels than quarters does he Have?
have?

Answer 1

20 quarters ($5) and 10 nickels ($0.50)

Explanation:

Q+ N = 30

Q = 30-N

0.5N + 0.25(30-N) = 5.50

0.5N + 7.50-0.25N = 5.50

-0.20N = -2

N=10 Q=30-N Q=30-10 Q=20

10*0.5 = 0.50

20*0.25 = 5

5 + 0.5 = $5.50

Answer 2

10

Explanation:

20 quarters: $5 and

10 nickels: 50 cents

20-10=10