SOLUTION: I have 6 coins in my pocket totaling $1.15. I cannot make change for a dollar, half dollar, quarter, dime, or nickel. What coins do I have in my pocket? I come close but only

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Question 207523: I have 6 coins in my pocket totaling $1.15. I cannot make change for a dollar, half dollar, quarter, dime, or nickel. What coins do I have in my pocket?
I come close but only get to $1.00. I am using guess and check and diagrams but still cannot come up with 6 coins that total 1.15.

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I have 6 coins in my pocket totaling $1.15. I cannot make change for a dollar, half dollar, quarter, dime, or nickel. What coins do I have in my pocket?
I come close but only get to $1.00. I am using guess and check and diagrams but still cannot come up with 6 coins that total 1.15.
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How about 1 half-dollar; 1 quarter; 4 dimes?