Solve the Problem Using Matrices

question 222

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem using matrices.
-John has a jarful of quarters and nickels. There are 109 coins in the jar. The value of the coins is $15.25. How many of each type of coin are there?

• A) 49 quarters; 60 nickels
• B) 104 quarters; 5 nickels
• C) 54 quarters ; 55 nickels
• D) 60 quarters; 49 nickels

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