d = q+5
5(n-1)+25 = 10(d-1)+5 = 25(q-1)+10
(n,d,q) = (13,9,4)
Natalie has some nickels, Dirk has some dimes, and Qunicy has some quarters. Dirk has five more dimes than Qunicy has quarters. If Natalie gives Dirk a nickel, Dirk gives Quincy a dimes, and Quincy gives Natalie a quarter, they will all have the same amount of money. How many coins did each have originally?
1 answer