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Your uncle has 36 coins in nickels and quarters. The value of his nickels is 1/15 of the value of his quarters. Find the number of nickels. Please show progress in answer.
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Answered by
Reiny
number of nickels ---- x
number of quarters --- 36-x
value of nickels = 5x
value of quarters = 25(36-x)
"The value of his nickels is 1/15 of the value of his quarters" ---> 5x = (1/15)(25)(36-x)
times 5
25x = 25(36-x)
75x = 900 - 25x
100x = 900
x = 9
so 9 nickels and 27 quarters
number of quarters --- 36-x
value of nickels = 5x
value of quarters = 25(36-x)
"The value of his nickels is 1/15 of the value of his quarters" ---> 5x = (1/15)(25)(36-x)
times 5
25x = 25(36-x)
75x = 900 - 25x
100x = 900
x = 9
so 9 nickels and 27 quarters
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