SOLUTION: Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing 61 coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is 9.25. How many of each type of coin d

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Question 1098298: Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing 61 coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is 9.25.
How many of each type of coin do they have?
Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
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