SOLUTION: A child has nine coins with a total value of 107 cents. What coins does the child​ have?

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Question 1107215: A child has nine coins with a total value of 107 cents. What coins does the child​ have?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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Try starting with the most efficient coin combination for 107 cents, and start splitting one or more of them until you find the right or A RIGHT combination of 9 coins.

Begin with 4 quarters, 1 nickel, and 2 pennies.

Split 1 quarter.
* 3 quarters, 2 nickel, 2 dimes, 2 pennies. *
This is nine coins.
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