Lucky found $8.25 in pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters while walking home from school one week. When she deposited this money in the bank, she noticed that she had twice as many nickels as pennies, 1 fewer dime than nickels, and 1 more quarter than nickels. How many quarters did Lucky find that week?

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52. Lucky found $8.25 in pennies, nickels, dimes, and
quarters while walking home from school one week.
When she deposited this money in the bank, she
noticed that she had twice as many nickels as pennies,
1 fewer dime than nickels, and 1 more quarter than
nickels. How many quarters did Lucky find that week?
F. 3
G. 9
Н. 16
J. 21
К. 26
Transcribed Image Text:52. Lucky found $8.25 in pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters while walking home from school one week. When she deposited this money in the bank, she noticed that she had twice as many nickels as pennies, 1 fewer dime than nickels, and 1 more quarter than nickels. How many quarters did Lucky find that week? F. 3 G. 9 Н. 16 J. 21 К. 26
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