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A jar contains 25 coins worth $3.05. If the jar contains only nickels and quarters, how

many coins are there of each type?

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9 quarters = $2.25; and 16 nickels= $0.80.
9 quarters plus 16 nickels is 25 coins and $2.25 + $0.80 = $3.05
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