Question

Carol was collecting quarters from

different states. She had 5 quarters
from California, 8 from Texas, and
twice as many from Florida as from
California and Texas combined. If
Carol had 39 quarters, how many
were from Florida?

Answer 1

26 quarters were from Florida

Explanation:

The total number of quarters from California and Texas is 5 + 8 = 13.

Twice the number of quarters from California and Texas is 2 * 13 = 26.

The number of quarters from Florida is 39 - 13 = 26.

So, Carol had 26 quarters from Florida.