Question

I have equal numbers of nickels, dimes, and quarters. If these coins have a total value less than $10, I have at most? of each coin.

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

Try 1 of each:

1 nickel is worth $0.05

1 dime is worth $0.10

1 quarter is worth $0.25

Add them up: $0.05 + $0.10 + $0.25 = $0.40

Divide $10 by $0.40:

$10/$0.40 = 25

25 coins of each will give a total value of $10.

That means you can only have up to 24 coins of each.

Answer: 24