Question

Huan has three different silver coins in his hand. What amounts could he have? Write them in ascending order.

a) £1, £2, £5
b) £1, £3, £6
c) £2, £4, £7
d) £1, £4, £8

Answer 1

Huan could have three possible sets of coins with cumulative values in ascending order of £8, £10, and £13. Both options c and d from the choices provided result in a total value of £13.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question Huan has three different silver coins in his hand. What amounts could he have? Write them in ascending order. involves identifying the possible combinations of coins Huan might possess and listing them in ascending order. In the context provided, four different combinations are given as options (a, b, c, and d):

• £1, £2, £5
• £1, £3, £6
• £2, £4, £7
• £1, £4, £8

After considering each set of coins, their cumulative values in ascending order are:

1. £1 + £2 + £5 = £8
2. £1 + £3 + £6 = £10
3. £2 + £4 + £7 = £13
4. £1 + £4 + £8 = £13

The sets of coins in ascending order based on their total values are then as follows:

1. £8
2. £10
3. £13 (both option c and d result in the same total value)