N is the number of each coin.
N(.25+.10+.05) = 2N/5
Therefore, the smallest amount of money she could have in even dollars is with 5 coins and $2.
Isabella W.
asked • 12/05/21Algebra Question
Sabrina has an equal positive number of quarters, dimes, and nickels in her bag. The total amount of money Sabrina has in her bag is a whole number of dollars. What is the smallest amount of money Sabrina could have?
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Mark M. answered • 12/05/21
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If she had 10 of each coin she would have $4.00.
Does any number small than 10 solve?
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