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==Problem 13== | ==Problem 13== | ||
− | + | Claudia has 12 coins, each of which is a 5-cent coin or a 10-cent coin. There are exactly 17 different values that can be obtained as combinations of one or more of her coins. How many 10-cent coins does Claudia have? | |
<math> \textbf{(A) }3\qquad\textbf{(B) }4\qquad\textbf{(C) }5\qquad\textbf{(D) }6\qquad\textbf{(E) }7 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A) }3\qquad\textbf{(B) }4\qquad\textbf{(C) }5\qquad\textbf{(D) }6\qquad\textbf{(E) }7 </math> | ||
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<math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) } 5}</math> | <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) } 5}</math> | ||
− | + | ==Solution 3 (Quick Insight)== | |
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− | < | + | Notice that for every <math>d</math> dimes, any multiple of <math>5</math> less than or equal to <math>10d + 5(12-d)</math> is a valid arrangement. Since there are <math>17</math> in our case, we have <math>10d + 5(12-d)=17 \cdot 5 \Rightarrow d=5</math>. Therefore, the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) } 5}</math>. |
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+ | ~MrThinker | ||
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+ | == Solution 4 == | ||
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+ | Dividing by 5cents to reduce clutter: | ||
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+ | <math>D </math> double coins and <math>S </math> single coins can reach any value between <math>1</math> and <math>2D + S</math>. Set <math>2D + S = 17 </math> and <math>D + S = 12</math>. | ||
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+ | Subtract to get <math>D = \boxed{\textbf{(C) } 5}</math>. | ||
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+ | ~oinava | ||
==Video Solution== | ==Video Solution== |
Latest revision as of 15:36, 11 July 2024
Contents
Problem 13
Claudia has 12 coins, each of which is a 5-cent coin or a 10-cent coin. There are exactly 17 different values that can be obtained as combinations of one or more of her coins. How many 10-cent coins does Claudia have?
Solution 1
Let Claudia have 5-cent coins and
10-cent coins. It is easily observed that any multiple of
between
and
inclusive can be obtained by a combination of coins. Thus,
combinations can be made, so
. But the answer is not
because we are asked for the number of 10-cent coins, which is
Solution 2
Since the coins are 5-cent and 10-cent, all possible values that can be made will be multiples of To have exactly
different multiples of
we will need to make up to
cents. If all twelve coins were 5-cent coins, we will have
cents possible. Each trade of a 5-cent coin for a 10-cent coin will gain
cents, and as we need to gain
cents, the answer is
Solution 3 (Quick Insight)
Notice that for every dimes, any multiple of
less than or equal to
is a valid arrangement. Since there are
in our case, we have
. Therefore, the answer is
.
~MrThinker
Solution 4
Dividing by 5cents to reduce clutter:
double coins and
single coins can reach any value between
and
. Set
and
.
Subtract to get .
~oinava
Video Solution
~savannahsolver
See Also
2015 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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