Maria has 4 dimes, 4 quarters, and 7 nickels in her piggy bank. Her mom gives her 5 quarters. How much money, in dollars, does Maria have now?
A step-by-step solution is:
3
Maria has 4 + 5 = 9 quarters.

The number of dollars from the quarters is 9 * $0.

25 = $2.

25.

The number of dollars from the dimes is 4 * $0.

10 = $0.

40.

The number of dollars from the nickels is 7 * $0.

05 = $0.

35.

The total number of dollars is $2.

25 + $0.

40 + $0.

35 = $3.

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So, the answer is 3