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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Saturday's Tease.....

After your guests leave and you are cleaning up, you find an equal number of dimes, quarters and nickels under the sofa cushions totaling $8. How many of each coin do you have?
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  1. MikeNovember 22, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    quarter + nickle + dime = $8.00

    25X + 10X + 5X = 800

    5(5X + 2X + X) = 160

    5 (8X = 160)

    5 (X=20)
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    25(20)+10(20)+5(5) = 160

    160 = 160

    Or in laymans terms 20 of each coin = $8.00.

    Did I pass?

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  2. Jim (Jimbo) (Jing)November 22, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    I couldn't have said it better myself!! Right on the money and a great explanation too! You get the Grand Prize Mike; The Turkey Neck on Thanksgiving!!! Congrats!!!

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  3. LeeshNovember 22, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    smart alek....lol

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  4. AnonymousNovember 22, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    Good job Mikey!!

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