Mary Jo Has $4

question 275

Multiple Choice

Mary Jo has $4.15 worth of nickels, dimes, and quarters. The number of nickels is 3 more than the number of dimes. The number of quarters is 8 more than the number of dimes. How many of each coin does she have? ( Hint : Let x = the number of dimes.)

• A) 9 nickels, 6 dimes and 14 quarters
• B) 13 nickels, 10 dimes and 18 quarters
• C) 7 nickels, 4 dimes and 12 quarters
• D) 8 nickels, 5 dimes and 13 quarters
• E) 4 nickels, 1 dimes and 9 quarters

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