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| − | We can solve this problem by trying out numbers to get the answer choices and use the process of elimination. Thinking for a few seconds for 15 cents you realize there are no possible ways to get it. Now you may be inclined to chose \textbf{( | + | We can solve this problem by trying out numbers to get the answer choices and use the process of elimination. Thinking for a few seconds for 15 cents you realize there are no possible ways to get it. Now you may be inclined to chose <math>\textbf{(A) }</math> |
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Revision as of 18:05, 30 July 2025
- The following problem is from both the 2009 AMC 12A #4 and 2009 AMC 10A #2, so both problems redirect to this page.
Problem
Four coins are picked out of a piggy bank that contains a collection of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Which of the following could not be the total value of the four coins, in cents?
Solution 1
Pre-Note: This solution is kinda just guessing, idk, you decide.
We can solve this problem by trying out numbers to get the answer choices and use the process of elimination. Thinking for a few seconds for 15 cents you realize there are no possible ways to get it. Now you may be inclined to chose 
See Also
| 2009 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 1 |
Followed by Problem 3 | |
| 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 | ||
| All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | ||
| 2009 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
| Preceded by Problem 3 |
Followed by Problem 5 |
| 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 | |
| All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions | |
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