SOLUTION: A man has 56 cents. He has three types of coins and eight coins in total. What types of coins does he have?

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Question 938864: A man has 56 cents. He has three types of coins and eight coins in total. What types of coins does he have?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, ewatrrr:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 quarters is too much- $2
8 dimes is too much- $.80
8 nickels is not enough- $.40
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I'll try 4 dimes and 4 nickels
+4%2A10+%2B+4%2A5+ = $.60 too much
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I'll try 4 dimes 3 nickels and 1 penny
+4%2A10+%2B+3%2A5+%2B+1+ = $.56 OK

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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1(25) + 2(10) + 2(5) + 1(1) = 56cents
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1 Quarter, 2 Dimes, 2 Nickels, 1 Penny