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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.3 Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 5 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 5

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A cash box of $1 and $5 bills is worth $45. The number of $1 bills is three more than the number of $5 bills. How many of each bill does it contain?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.3 Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 5

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