What is the largest sum of money -- all in current coins and no silver or gold dollar coins -- that I could have in my pocket without being able to give change for a dollar, half dollar, quarter, dime, or nickel?
Solution to the Problem:
The most that you could have in your pocket is $1.19.You could have one half dollar, one quarter, four dimes, and four pennies, and not be able to give change for a dollar, half dollar, quarter, dime, or nickel.
Correctly solved by:
| 1. James Alarie | Flint, Michigan |
| 2. Mitchel Anderson |
Mountain View High School, Mountain View, Wyoming |