SOLUTION: Katie has a collection of nickels, dimes and quarters with a total value of $4.25.There are 5 more dimes than nickels and 7 more quarters than nickels, how many of each coin does

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Question 1047275: Katie has a collection of nickels, dimes and quarters with a total value of
$4.25.There are 5 more dimes than nickels and 7 more quarters than nickels, how many of each coin does she have?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


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