Ramesh has 1/3 as many $2 bills as $5 bills. The total value of the $2 and $5 bills that Ramesh has is $136. How many $5 bills does Ramesh have?
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Ramesh has 1/3 as many $2 bills as $5 bills.
The total value of the $2 and $5 bills that Ramesh has is $136.
How many $5 bills does Ramesh have?
Call the number of $2 bills "T" Call the number of $5 bills "F"
3T = F
2T + 5F = 136 —> 2T + 5(3T) = 136
2T + 15T = 136
17T = 136
T = 8 8 two-dollar bills
F = 3T
F = 3 • 8
F = 24 24 five-dollar bills
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8 • $2 = $16
24 • $5 = $120
total = $136
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