SOLUTION: You have a money jar containing nickels and quarters worth $ 1.55. THE MONEY JAR CONTAINS 11 COINS. HOW MANY OF EACH COIN DO YOU HAVE?

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Question 274386: You have a money jar containing nickels and quarters worth $ 1.55. THE MONEY JAR CONTAINS 11 COINS. HOW MANY OF EACH COIN DO YOU HAVE?
Answer by bmckenzie40(10) About Me  (Show Source):
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you would have 5 quarters which equals $1.25
you would have 6 nickels which equals $0.30
1.25 + 0.3 = 1.55 and 5 + 6 = 11