Peggy had three times as many quarters as nickels. She had $1.60 in all. How many nickels and how many quarters did she have?
Which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem?
n + 3n = 1.60
n + 3n = 160
5n + 75n = 1.60
5n + 75n = 160

Question

Peggy had three times as many quarters as nickels. She had $1.60 in all. How many nickels and how many quarters did she have?
Which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem?
n + 3n = 1.60
n + 3n = 160
5n + 75n = 1.60
5n + 75n = 160

anonymous · Answer

3(25)x+5x = 160
80x = 160
x = 2 nickels
3x = 6 quarters

anonymous · Answer

so the second one

anonymous · Answer

no it would probably be the fourth one

anonymous · Answer

beans example is correct he just divided the 75 by 3 to show the "Peggy had three times as many quarters" statement in the problem.

anonymous · Answer

it's the 4th one