2021 JMPSC Sprint Problems/Problem 2
Problem
Brady has an unlimited supply of quarters ($0.25), dimes ($0.10), nickels ($0.05), and pennies ($0.01). What is the least number (quantity, not type) of coins Brady can use to pay off $?
Solution
It is generally best to use the smallest number of coins with the most value, specifically the quarters, for taking away a big chunk of the problem. We are able to fit quarters, or
into
. That only leaves
cents. We cannot put any nickels nor dimes, therefore we require three pennies to get a total of
.
The least number of coins Brady can use to pay off will be
coins.
-OofPirate