SOLUTION: What is the FEWEST number of coins you can use to make $0.96?

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Question 568778: What is the FEWEST number of coins you can use to make $0.96?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 quarters = .75
2 dimes = .20
1 cent = .01
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total = .96 with 6 coins
If 50 cent coins are allowed, then it's 5 coins