Question 1103499
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The number of each type of coin is double the number of the next smaller coin. 
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What is the maximum size of coin in this money quantity?

p Pennies
n Nickels
{{{n/p=2}}}


{{{p+0.05n=12.55}}}
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{{{p+0.05*2p=12.55}}}

{{{p+0.1p=12.55}}}

{{{1.1p=12.55}}}

{{{p=11.4090909}}}

Since you know this cannot work, try the process again but INCLUDE DIMES and what what happens.


There may be a better method for this kind of problem.