Answer:
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If it was EACH cat they had 1.25 cups otherwise they all shared the 1/4 cup offered.
N = nickels and q = quarters
0.05n + 0.25q = 1.90
n = 2q + 3
0.05(2q + 3) + 0.25q = 1.90
0.10q + 0.15 + 0.25q = 1.90
0.10q + 0.25q = 1.90 - 0.15
0.35q = 1.75
q = 1.75/0.35
q = 5 ......there are 5 quarters
n = 2q + 3
n = 2(5) + 3
n = 10 + 3
n = 13 <=== there are 13 nickels