Solve the problem.
-A cashier has a total of 120 bills, made up of fives and tens. The total value of the money is $870. How many ten-dollar bills does the cashier have?
A)54
B)81
C)66
D)27

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let x be the number of ten-dollar bills. Then the number of five-dollar bills is 120 - x. The total value of the money is 10x + 5(120 - x) = 870. Solving for x gives x = 54.

Solve the Problem. -A Cashier Has a Total of 120 Bills, Made Up