SOLUTION: Kent Jones had $1.95 consisting of 7 U.S. coins. However, he cannot make change for a nickel or a half-dollar. What 7 coins does Kent have? I am having a problem with this, plea

Question 451638: Kent Jones had $1.95 consisting of 7 U.S. coins. However, he cannot make change for a nickel or a half-dollar. What 7 coins does Kent have?
I am having a problem with this, please help me.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x.50+.25+.1+2x.05=1.50+.25+.10+.10=1.95
We can see from the above equation that Kent has $1.95 in change resulting from 3 half-dollars, 1 quarter, 1 dime, and 2 nickels; thus making 7 coins in all without change for a nickel or a half-dollar..

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