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Question

Patrick has 5-cent, 20-cent and 50-cent coins in his pocket.

In total he has $1.95.

What is the smallest number of coins he could have?

Worked Solution

The minimum coins and their respective values are:
50 cent coin (3 pieces) = $1.50
20 cent coin (2 pieces) = $0.40
5 cent coin (1 piece) = $0.05
Total = $1.95

∴\therefore 3 + 2 + 1 = {{{correctAnswer}}} coins

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580

Question

Patrick has 5-cent, 20-cent and 50-cent coins in his pocket.

In total he has $1.95.

What is the smallest number of coins he could have?

Worked Solution

The minimum coins and their respective values are:
50 cent coin (3 pieces) = $1.50
20 cent coin (2 pieces) = $0.40
5 cent coin (1 piece) = $0.05
Total = $1.95

∴\therefore 3 + 2 + 1 = 6 coins

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

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Answers

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5

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6

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