Problema Solution
Al and Alice went to a party and they spent money on bringing snacks. Al spent 10 pennies and 16 dimes. Alice spent the same amount as Al, but her 26 coins consisted of only quarters and nickels. How many nickels did Alice spend?
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total amount Al spent = 10/100+16/100=0.26$
now let no. of nickel =x ,cent =y
x+y=26
x*5/100+y*25 /100=0.26
so x=31.20 is the no. nickel