Question

Andre's coin jar contains 85 cents. There are no quarters or pennies in the jar, so the jar has all nickels, all dimes, or some of each.

Which of the following could be a possible combination for the number of nickels and dimes?
9 nickels and 4 dimes
4 nickels and 9 dimes
4 nickels and 10 dimes
10 nickels and 4 dimes

Answer 1

I would say 9 nickels 4 dimes

Explanation:

dime= .10

nickel = .05

10×4= 40

5×9= 45=85

All of the others add up to high

$1.10

$1.20

0.90