Question 1063198
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A jar filled with only nickels and quarters contins a total of 65 coins. The value of all the coins in the jar is $9.65. 
How many quarters are in the jar?
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5n + 25*(65-n) = 965 cents.  (n is the number of nickels).


Simplify and solve for n.


<U>Answer</U>.  #nickels = 33,  #quarters = 32.
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