Katie Has a Collection of Nickels, Dimes, and Quarters with a Total

question 219

Multiple Choice

Katie has a collection of nickels, dimes, and quarters with a total value of $4.40. There are 2 more dimes than nickels and 4 more quarters than nickels. How many of each coin is in her collection? ( Hint : Let x = the number of nickels.)

• A) 8 nickels, 10 dimes and 12 quarters
• B) 14 nickels, 16 dimes and 18 quarters
• C) 20 nickels, 22 dimes and 24 quarters
• D) 6 nickels, 8 dimes and 10 quarters
• E) 10 nickels, 12 dimes and 14 quarters

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Trade Deficit

A condition where a nation's expenditures on imports surpass its earnings from exports, leading to a deficit in the trade balance.

Merchandise Trade Deficit

The situation that occurs when a country imports more goods than it exports, leading to a negative balance of trade.

Merchandise Trade

The act of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and commodities across domestic or international borders.

Merchandise Trade Deficit

A situation where a country's imports of goods exceed its exports of goods, leading to a negative balance in trade for merchandise.