Mary Jo Has $4

question 252

Multiple Choice

Mary Jo has $4.65 worth of nickels, dimes, and quarters. The number of nickels is 2 more than the number of dimes. The number of quarters is 7 more than the number of dimes. How many of each coin does she have? ( Hint : Let x = the number of dimes.)

• A)11 nickels, 9 dimes and 16 quarters
• B)7 nickels, 5 dimes and 12 quarters
• C)6 nickels, 4 dimes and 11 quarters
• D)14 nickels, 12 dimes and 19 quarters
• E)9 nickels, 7 dimes and 14 quarters

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