SOLUTION: A jar contains 34 coin. There are only nickels and quarters in the jar. The total value of coins is 3.90. How many nickels and how many quarters are in the jar?

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Question 1066729: A jar contains 34 coin. There are only nickels and quarters in the jar. The total value of coins is 3.90. How many nickels and how many quarters are in the jar?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Account for the money, and account for the coins.
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