document.write( "Question 957191: There is 1000 coins, divide 1000 coins in 10 boxes in such a way that if anyone ask any amount between 1 and 1000, you should give me boxes amounting that money. You do not need to get coins from boxes, just give boxes.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #584963 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! There is 1000 coins, divide 1000 coins in 10 boxes in such a way that if anyone ask any amount between 1 and 1000, you should give me boxes amounting that money. \n" ); document.write( " You do not need to get coins from boxes, just give boxes. \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "The no. of coins in the first 9 boxes: \n" ); document.write( "1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128,256; that a total of 511 coins \n" ); document.write( "therefore the last box; 1000 - 511 = 489 coins in the 10th box \n" ); document.write( "From these 10 boxes you should be able to make any amt \n" ); document.write( " |