Question

Peggy had three times as many quarters and nickels. she had $1.60 in all. How many nickels and how many quarters did she have?

If the variable n represents the number Nichels, then which of the following expressions represent the number of quarters?

A: n/3
B: n
C: n+3
D: 3n

Answer 1

I say the answer is D

Answer 2

If she has 3 times as many quarters as nickels, and nickels are represented by n, you would multiply n by three to get your answer, so your answer is 3n, or D.