Hi

Let x, 2x, 4x represent the number of nickels,dimes and quarters respectively

Questions states*** Cents amke sense!

 5x + 10*2x + 25*4x = 1250 CENTS

solving for x

  125x = 1250

     x = 10, the number of nickels.  There are 20 dimes and 40 quarters



CHECKING our Answer

  50 + 200 + 1000 = 1250 or $12.50 

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