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Question from Nestor, a parent: exact amount: philip has a quarter, a dime, a nickel, and a penny. for how many different prices could he give the exact amount? |
Nestor,
I would organize the possibilities by number of coins.
1 coin:
Quarter: 25 cents
Dime: 10 cents
and so on.
2 coins:
Quarter and dime: 35 cents
Quarter and nickel: 30 cents
Quarter and penny: 26 cents
Dime and nickel: 15 cents
and so on
3 coins:
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4 coins:
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Write back if you need more assistance.
Penny
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