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| − | Denote the number of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and half-dollars by <math>x</math>. Then <math>x+5x+10x+25x+50x = 273</math>, and <math>x = 3</math>. The total amount of coins is <math>5x</math>, which is <math>\textbf{ | + | Denote the number of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and half-dollars by <math>x</math>. Then <math>x+5x+10x+25x+50x = 273</math>, and <math>x = 3</math>. The total amount of coins is <math>5x</math>, which is <math>\textbf{\text{(E)}}\ 15</math>. |
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Solution
Solution by e_power_pi_times_i
Denote the number of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and half-dollars by 
. Then 
, and 
. The total amount of coins is 
, which is 
.
