We only need to look at the first 6 coins and multiply their value by 100, because each of the 100 groups of 6 turn out the same way. We start with 1¢ + 1¢ + 1¢ + 1¢ + 1¢ + 1¢ + ··· Then we replace every other one with a nickel and have this: 1¢ + 5¢ + 1¢ + 5¢ + 1¢ + 5¢ + ··· Then we replace every 3rd one with a quarter and have this: 1¢ + 5¢ + 25¢ + 5¢ + 1¢ + 25¢ + ··· That last line adds to 62¢ and we have 100 groups just like this one, so the total amount of money is $62. Edwin
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