A Collection of Dimes and Quarters Has a Total Value

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Multiple Choice

A collection of dimes and quarters has a total value of $3.25. If there are 4 times as many dimes as quarters, how many of each coin is in the collection?

• A) 4 dimes and 1 quarters
• B) 28 dimes and 7 quarters
• C) 20 dimes and 5 quarters
• D) 12 dimes and 3 quarters
• E) 36 dimes and 9 quarters

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