SOLUTION: I have 46cents. I have 7 coins. Which coins do I have?

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Question 555217: I have 46cents. I have 7 coins. Which coins do I have?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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You at least have one penny (since it's the smallest denomination to get that 6 in the units digit)


So 6 coins must add to 46-1 = 45 cents


It turns out that 3 nickels and 3 dimes (3+3 = 6 coins) do the trick nicely. You can find this by trial and error.


So you have 1 penny, 3 nickels, and 3 dimes


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