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Question

A jar contains nickels and dimes totaling $1.25. There are twice as many dimes as nickels. How many of each coin are in the jar?

Accepted Answer

5 nickels and 10 dimes

Answer

6 nickels and 12 dimes

Answer

10 nickels and 20 dimes

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4 nickels and 8 dimes

A jar contains nickels and dimes totaling \$1.25. There are twice as many dimes as nickels. How many of each coin are in the jar?