In a Mix of Pennies and Nickels, There Are 22

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a mix of pennies and nickels, there are 22 coins with a total value of 82 cents. How many nickels are there?

• A)11 nickels
• B)7 nickels
• C)8 nickels
• D)15 nickels

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Definitions:

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