Question

Write what the expressions below best represent within the context of the word problem.

Mark had 3 times as many quarters as nickels. He had $1.60 in all. How many nickels and how many quarters did Mark have?

x represents .
3x represents .

Answer 1

X=2 NICKELS.

3*2=6 QUARTERS.

PROOF:

.25*6+.05*2=1.60

1.50+.10=1.60

1.60=1.60

Answer 2

x represents

Mark's nickels

3x represents

Mark's quarters

Explanation:

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