Problema Solution
In how many ways Php500 be made up of both Php20-peso and Php50-peso bills?
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Let
x = the number of Php20-pesos bills, x>=0, x is integer
y = the number of Php-50-peso bills, y>=0, y is integer
20x + 50y = 500 divide both sides by 10
2x + 5y = 50
y = 10 - 0.4x
x = 0, y = 10
x = 5, y = 8
x = 10, y = 6
x = 15, y = 4
x = 20, y = 2
x = 25, y = 0
Php500 cane be made up of both Php20-peso and Php50-peso bills in 4 ways.