Maria’s Coins

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Maria has $2.45 consisting of coins each worth either $0.05 or $0.25. How many coins worth $0.05 does Maria have?

(1) Maria has fewer than 8 coins worth $0.05 each.

(2) Maria has more than 8 coins worth $0.25 each.