Question

Write what the expressions below best represent within the context of the word problem. Mark had 3 times as many quarters as nickels. He had $1.60 in all. How many nickels and how many quarters did Mark have? x represents . 3x represents

Answer 1

I think mark got like 20, but im not sure so if im wrong sorry.

Answer 2

Correct Answer:

x represents: Mark's nickels

3x represents: Mark's quarters