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1. Yuri had 4 coins consisting of of quarter(s), dime(s), and nickel(s) that totaled 65¢. How many dime(s) did they have? (Hint: Start with the largest coins, quarters, first. Try making 65¢ with 3 quarters first, then two quarters, and then one quarter.)

Use the following information to solve questions 6-10.
On a table are 20 coins: 5 half dollars, 5 quarters, 5 dimes, and 5 nickels.

6. How many ways can you choose exactly 5 coins to make $1.00?

2. Rudolpho had 5 coins that totaled 35¢. How many nickels did he have. 7. How many ways can you choose exactly 6 coins to make $1.00?
3. Cassandra had 6 coins consisting of nickel(s), dime(s), and quarters(s) that totaled $1.10. How many dimes did she have? 8. How many ways can you choose exactly 7 coins to make $1.00?
4. Melanie got a tip that was 7 coins totaling 90¢. How many nickels were there? 9. How many ways can you choose exactly 8 coins to make $1.00?
5. Ben had paper money consisting  of $5's, $ 10's, and $20's. He had 9 bills that totaled $120. How many $10 dollar bills did he have? 10. How many ways can you choose exactly 10 coins to make $1.00?

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