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? Let's answer step by step:
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. The answer: 3.