Question

Jessie has some nickels, dimes, and quarters in her bank. The number of coins is 30. The expression 0.05n + 0.10d + 0.25q represents the value of the coins, which is $3.45. Jessie has five more nickels than she does quarters. How many of each coin does Jessie have?

Answer 1

n = 12 nickels

d = 11 dimes

q = 7 quarters

Explanation:

.05n + .1d + .25q = 3.45

n + d + q = 30

n = q + 5

n = 12

d = 11

q = 7