SOLUTION: Ian has 75 cents in quarters, dimes, and nickels. He has at least one of each type of coin. How many coins could he have? elementary grade

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Question 572494: Ian has 75 cents in quarters, dimes, and nickels. He has at least one of each type of coin. How many coins could he have? elementary grade
Answer by josmiceli(7367) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 quarter, 1 dime and 1 nickel is
+25+%2B+10+%2B+5+=+40+ cents
2 quarters, 1 dime and 1 nickel is
+50+%2B+10+%2B+5+=+65+ cents
2 quarters, 2 dimes and 1 nickel is
+50+%2B+20+%2B+5+=+75+ cents
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Also, you could have:
2 quarters, 1 dime and 3 nickels is
+50+%2B+10+%2B+15+=+75+ cents