Question 1026952
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Lauren had exactly $1 in change. She had only quarters,dimes,and nickels. If she had 12 coins did she have?
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<U>Answer</U>:  2 quarters, 1 dime and 8 nickels.

<U>Check</U>:  1) 2 + 1 + 8 = 11;  2) 2*25 + 1*10 + 8*5 = 100.

<U>The method</U>:  Trial and error. Start with quarters.
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