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I have two U.S. coins that total 30 cents. One is not a nickel. What are the two coins?

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To solve the given problem, we need to know the types of US coins. The given problem is one of the tricky problems. So lets find out

In the united states, there are six types of coins produced. Penny- 1 cent, nickel- 5 cents, dime- 10 cents, quarter- 25 cents, half dollar- 50 cents and dollar- 100 cents. So u should know these types to slove this know lets move on to the :

Answer and Explanation:

The given problem is a kind of a riddle. It is given that the total of two US coins is

30

cents.

One is not a nickel, But the other one can be a nickel=

5

cents. So, the first one coin is a quarter=

25

cents. Which gives the total

30

cents.

Therefore, the two coins are a nickel and a quarter.

Hope you understood it!!!

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