Margie has 5 times as many nickels as quarters. She has a total of $2.00.

Question

Write a system of equations to represent the situation. Let n represent the number of nickels and q represent the number of quarters.

Answer 1

n = 5 q
0.05 n + 0.25 q = 2.00 ( which is 5 n + 25 q = 200 )

Answer 2

count the coins and the money:
n = 5q
5n+25q = 200