SOLUTION: Using the least number of the coins (quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies) show how to make $2.49. I put for my answer 8 quarters, 4 dimes, 1 nickel and 4 pennies.

Question 510842: Using the least number of the coins (quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies) show how to make $2.49. I put for my answer 8 quarters, 4 dimes, 1 nickel and 4 pennies.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How about:
9 quarters = $2.25
2 dimes ...= $0.20
4 pennies..= $0.04
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15 coins...= $2.49
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But if you have to include at least one of each type of coin, then:
9 quarters = $2.25
1 dime.....= $0.10
2 nickels..= $0.10
4 pennies..= $0.04
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16 coins...= $2.49
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