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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here's a simple math quiz. I am holding 9 coins which totals 85 cents what denominations do I have and how many of each. Don't assume there is just one of each. Hint, there may be more than one combination possible but there is only one correct combination. Only one guess per member, so choose carefully. Good luck! Actual combination of coins will be posted on 7-17-13 so you have a week to make your guess. All guesses will not be acknowledged as correct or incorrect before next Thursday. Ed ANA LM-3175 |
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Moderator
 United States
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You are talking current denominations of circulating US coins? |
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Bedrock of the Community
13014 Posts |
2 Quarters, 7 Nickels
I know another combination that works too but that ones more obvious so Ill go with this
Edit: Just thought of a 3rd and I think that might be the one youre going for but Ill stick with my initial answer
Edited by basebal21
07/11/2013 04:08 am
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Moderator
United States
14463 Posts |
8 Dimes, 1 Nickel edit - I came up with 3 versions too, and just picked one  |
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Valued Member
Ireland
131 Posts |
Three quarters, one nickel and five cents (sorry, can't bring myself to call them pennies)
edit: I can think of at least two more not yet mentioned - who'd a thunk so many combos would be legit lol
Norm
Edited by Spikey Norman
07/11/2013 06:47 am
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
1682 Posts |
My guess:
Half Dollar - x1
Dimes - x3
Cents - x5
Ken
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Valued Member
United States
203 Posts |
4 20 cent pieces and 5 pennies
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Pillar of the Community
United States
853 Posts |
My guess:
1 Quarter
4 Dimes
4 Nickels
Thanks for the brain teaser!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3167 Posts |
1 2 Cent
1 3 Cent
1 Nickel
5 Dimes
1 Quarter
Edited by noahs-numismatics
07/11/2013 1:04 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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......2 - .25 = .50
......1 - .10 = .10
......4 - .05 = .20
......1 - .03 = .03
......1 - .02 = .02
Total-9 .85
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Valued Member
United Arab Emirates
283 Posts |
Noah, that's 3 coins only.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3167 Posts |
Right you are  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2805 Posts |
Four fifths and five cents.
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Valued Member
United States
359 Posts |
2 Quarters
1 20-cent
1 Dime
5 Cents
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Brazil
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Posted 07/11/2013 04:01 am
