SOLUTION: I'm stumped and would appreciate help on this one. Vic claims that he knows a certain combination of U.S. coins such that he can't make change for a dollar, half-dollar, quarter

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: I'm stumped and would appreciate help on this one.
Vic claims that he knows a certain combination of U.S. coins such that he can't make change for a dollar, half-dollar, quarter, dime or nickel. Is this possible? If so, what is the greatest amount of money Vic could have, and what coins would they be? He does not have any dollar coins. Explain.
Thanks alot. This question is from textbook

Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
one half-dollar, one quarter, four dimes, four pennies __ $1.19
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