document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=134686>Question 134686</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hi! <p>\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Never knew such a helpful website existed with such helpful tutors, who are dedicated to maths :) As a group, we've been confronted by a challenging maths question, that we can't solve unless we do a massive diagram - we want to understand a time-efficient method to solve it. We are eigth grade students, so an explanation to suit our level would be appreciated: <p>\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "\"One hundred and twenty 5 cent coins are placed in a row. Every second coin is then replaced with a 10 cent coin. Every third coin is then replaced with a 20 cent coin. Every fourth coin is then replaced with a 50 cent coin. Finally, every fifth coin is replaced with a dollar coin. What is the total value of the 120 coins in a row now?\" <p>\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Please help us. <p>\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Thank you!<p>\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Jasmine Zerlina<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Brett Hagan<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Melissa Salvagage<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Jordan Kemp<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Don Farlane </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #98550 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=vleith><B>vleith(2983)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=vleith><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=98550\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I won't rob of the fun in solving this one. But here are a few ideas for you to consider.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1)When working with a \"massive' problem, rather than try to solve it directly, attempt to make a similar smaller problem and solve that. Always looking for patterns in the solution that can be generalized. If you can find a pattern, then just extend that pattern to the big problem.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "For instance, try a set using 20 instead of 120 and see what you find\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2) Consider factoring each number into it's prime factors and then merging what you find in step 1 with what see doing this.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Good luck and enjoy!<BR>\n" );
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