March 2013
Problem of the Month

Coin Problem



What is the largest sum of money -- all in current coins and no silver or gold dollar coins -- that I could have in my pocket without being able to give change for a dollar, half dollar, quarter, dime, or nickel?



Solution to the Problem:

The most that you could have in your pocket is $1.19.

You could have one half dollar, one quarter, four dimes, and four pennies, and not be able to give change for a dollar, half dollar, quarter, dime, or nickel.



Correctly solved by:

1. James Alarie Flint, Michigan
2. Mitchel Anderson Mountain View High School,
Mountain View, Wyoming


Send any comments or questions to: David Pleacher