Answer:
80 pennies ; 160 nickels
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the 2 equations
0.01p + 0.05n = 8.80 → (1)
n = 2p → (2)
Substitute n = 2p into (1)
0.01p + 0.05(2p) = 8.80
0.01p + 0.1p = 8.80
0.11p = 8.80 ( divide both sides by 0.11 )
p = 80
Substitute p = 80 into (2)
n = 2 × 80 = 160
There are 80 pennies ; 160 nickels
