A store owner buys a sweater at $12 and sells it for $15. What was the
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Answer:
The number of nickels is 45 and the number of dimes is 72.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x ----> number of nickels
y ----> number of dimes
Remember that
so
------> equation A
------> equation B
<em>Solve the system by substitution</em>
we have
------> equation A
------> equation B
Multiply both equations by 100 both sides
---->
--> equation C
----> equation D
substitute equation C in equation D
solve for y
Find the value of x
<em>Alternative Method</em>
Solve the system by graphing
Remember that the solution is the intersection point both graphs
using a graphing tool
the solution is the point (45,72)
therefore
The number of nickels is 45 and the number of dimes is 72.
