16. Teresa has been saving dimes and nickels. She has three times as many nickels as dimes and has at least 48 coins. What is the smallest number of nickels she might have?

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16.
Teresa has been saving dimes and nickels. She has three times as many nickels as dimes and
has at least 48 coins. What is the smallest number of nickels she might have?
17. You are taking a literature course in which there will be 5 tests, each worth 100 points. You
have scores of 94, 90, and 89 on the first three tests. You must make a total of at least 450 in
order to get an A. What scores of the fourth test will keep you eligible for an A?
medical bills and 20% of all bills after that. Under plan B, Giselle would pay the first $250 of
bills, but only 10% of the rest. For what amount of medical bills will plan B save Giselle
money? (assume that her bills will exceed $250)
18.
Bayside Insurance offers two plans. Under plan A, Giselle would pay the first $50 of her
Transcribed Image Text:But can't be expressed as { } 16. Teresa has been saving dimes and nickels. She has three times as many nickels as dimes and has at least 48 coins. What is the smallest number of nickels she might have? 17. You are taking a literature course in which there will be 5 tests, each worth 100 points. You have scores of 94, 90, and 89 on the first three tests. You must make a total of at least 450 in order to get an A. What scores of the fourth test will keep you eligible for an A? medical bills and 20% of all bills after that. Under plan B, Giselle would pay the first $250 of bills, but only 10% of the rest. For what amount of medical bills will plan B save Giselle money? (assume that her bills will exceed $250) 18. Bayside Insurance offers two plans. Under plan A, Giselle would pay the first $50 of her
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