Question

A jar contains only nickels, dimes and quarters. There is at least one of each type of coin in the jar. If the total value of the coins in the jar equals 60 cents, how many quarters are in the jar?

Answer 1

1

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: There is 1 quarter in the jar

Explanation:

First, we see that there needs to be at least one coin of each; a nickel, a dime, and a quarter.

5+10+25=40 (cents)

A quarter is worth 25 cents, and the total value is only 60, so it is impossible for the quarter value to be more than one, otherwise breaking the total value of 60 cents.