Q:

The value of Ari's rolls of coins is $113.00. If pennies and dimes come in rolls of 50 coins each, and nickels and quarters come in rolls of 40 coins each, which of these combinations could Ari have? A. 5 rolls of pennies, 8 rolls of nickels, 4 rolls of dimes, and 7 rolls of quarters B. 4 rolls of pennies, 8 rolls of nickels, 7 rolls of dimes, and 5 rolls of quarters C. 4 rolls of pennies, 8 rolls of nickels, 5 rolls of dimes, and 7 rolls of quarters D. 5 rolls of pennies, 8 rolls of nickels, 7 rolls of dimes, and 4 rolls of quarters

Accepted Solution

A:
An odd number of rolls of pennies ($0.50 each) cannot be part of the solution, making answers A and D not worthy of consideration.

The correct choice is C.