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The boy has saved 50 coins € 5 and € 2. He saved € 190. How many were € 5 and how many € 2?

Result

x =  30
y =  20

Solution:


x+y = 50
5x + 2y = 190

x+y = 50
5x+2y = 190

x = 30
y = 20

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