Problema Solution
In a cash drawer, there are 42 bills totaling $295. The bills are either $5 or $10. How many of each type of bill are there?
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let
x = the number of $5 bills
y = the number of 10$ bills
there are 42 bills totaling $295
x + y = 42
5x + 10y = 295
by solving the system of equations we find
x = 25 bills
y = 17 bills
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there are 25 bills of $5 and 17 bills of $10.