GAUSS8 2024 Problem 22

The ratio of the number of quarters (worth \$ 0.25 each) to the number of dimes (worth \$ 0.10 each) to the number of nickels (worth \$ 0.05 each) in a jar is 9: 3: 2. If the total value of the quarters and dimes is \$ 17.85, what is the total value of the nickels?

Answer Choices
A. \$0.45
B. \$0.50
C. \$0.70
D. \$0.35
E. \$0.55