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Alan has seven united state coins. their total value is 61 cents. What coins and how many of each does he have?

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I solved this via trial & error, not much to say, other than all other combinations of seven coins did not total to $0.61, so here you go.

1 quarter ($0.25)
2 dimes ($0.20)
3 nickels ($0.15)
1 penny ($0.01)
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7 coins ($0.61)


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