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There are some nickels, dimes, and quarters in a large piggy bank. For every 2 nickels there are 3 dimes. For every 2 dimes there are 5 quarters. There are 500 coins total.

1.) How many nickels, dimes, and quarters are in the piggy bank? Explain your reasoning.

2.)How much are the coins in the piggy bank worth?

User Christyl
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Answer:

1) 100 dimes, 150 nickels, 250 quarters.

2) $80

Explanation:

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