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A circle graph is divided into 3 sections. The value for copper is 56 percent. The value for manganese is 9 percent. The section labeled silver is not assigned a percentage value.

The circle graph represents the breakdown of metals in a Jefferson nickel. Each category is represented as a percentage of the total volume of the coin. What percentage of the Jefferson nickel is made up of silver?

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35%

To find the percentage of silver in the Jefferson nickel, subtract the percentages of copper and manganese from 100% (since the total percentage should add up to 100%).

100% - 56% (copper) - 9% (manganese) = 35%

Therefore, 35% of the Jefferson nickel is made up of silver.