SOLUTION: Mark has equal numbers of nickels, dimes, and quarters. Their total value is $4. How many coins does he have?

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Question 1108364: Mark has equal numbers of nickels, dimes, and quarters. Their total value is $4. How many coins does he have?
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Answer. 10 coins in each nomination.

Solution 

400%2F%285+%2B+10+%2B+25%29 = 400%2F40 = 10 groups of coins,  (1 dime, 1 nickel and 1 quarter) in each group.

Solved.

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