Question

Please Answer The Following Maths Question: "Could you change $2 for me for the parking meter?" inquired the young woman.

"Sure," I replied, knowing I had more than $2 change in my pocket.


In actual fact however, although I did have more than $2 in change, I could not give the woman $2.


What is the largest amount of change I could have in my pocket without being able to give $2 exactly?

Answer 1

$5

Explanation:

Conditions

• More than $2
• Not exactly $2

In the currency bills are printed as : $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

Hence, the largest amount he could give the woman is $5

Answer 2

5$ is the highest amount of change you can give without it being 2$ exactly