Question

Type in only your numerical answer to the following problem; do not type any words or letters with your answer. You find 11 coins in an old desk drawer, consisting entirely of nickels, dimes, and quarters, with a face value of $1.15. However, the coins all date from 1889 and are worth much more than their face value. You were able to sell all coins to a coin shop for a total of $36. Suppose you receive $4 for each nickel, $3 for each dime, and $2 for each quarter. How many of the coins were quarters? Type in only your numerical answer to the following problem; do not type any words or letters with your answer. You find 8 coins in an old desk drawer, consisting entirely of nickels, dimes, and quarters, with a face value of $1.00. However, the coins all date from 1889 and are worth much more than their face value. You were able to sell all coins to a coin shop for a total of $26. Suppose you receive $2 for each nickel, $4 for each dime, and $3 for each quarter. How many of the coins were quarters?

Answer 1