Sarah Has 15 Coins (Nickels, Dimes, and Quarters) in Her

question 14

Short Answer

Sarah has 15 coins (nickels, dimes, and quarters) in her piggy bank with a total value of $2.25. There are 3 more dimes than nickels. How many of each type of coin does Sarah have?

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