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Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing 39 ​coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is ​$6.55. How many of each type of coin do they​ have?

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Answer: 23 quarters 16 nickels

Step-by-step explanation: 23x$0.25=$5.75. 16x$0.05=$0.80.

$5.75+$0.80=$6.55

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