Answer:
12 nickels
36 dimes
52 quarters
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x = no. of nickels
3x = no. of dimes
x + 40 = no. of quarters
5x = value of the nickels since each nickel is 5 cents
10(3x) = 30x = value of the dimes since each dime is 10 cents
25(x + 40) = 25x + 1000 = value of the quarters since each quarter is 25 cents
Now, 5x + 30x + 25x + 1000 = 1720 ($17.20 = 1720 cents)
60x + 1000 = 1720
60x = 720
x = 12 nickels
3x = 36 dimes
x + 40 = 52 quarters
Check: 12 nickels are worth $.60
36 dimes are worth $3.60
52 quarters are worth $13
.60 + 3.60 + 13 = 17.20
