Write an expression in terms of the given variable(s)that represents the indicated quantity.
-The amount of money in cents in a jar containing n nickels and some dimes and some quarters if there are 3 times as many dimes as nickels and twice as many quarters as dimes.
A)185x cents
B)85x cents
C)175x cents
D)110x cents

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There are 3 times as many dimes as nickels, so there are 3n dimes. There are twice as many quarters as dimes, so there are 6n quarters. The total amount of money in cents is 5n + 10(3n) + 25(6n) = 185n = 185x cents.

Write an Expression in Terms of the Given Variable(s)that Represents