Question

Joseph has started saving quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies, but is unable to give the exact change for a hamburger costing $3.50. What is the greatest amount of money he could have in coins?

Answer 1

12 quarters, 4 dimes, 1 nickle, 4 pennies
3.49

Answer 2

Answer:

Joseph has started saving quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies

We know that $1 = 100 cents

So, $3.50 = 350 cents  

We also know that :

1 quarter = 25 cents

1 dime = 10 cents

1 nickle = 5 cents

1 penny = 1 cent

Hence, the total greatest amount of money Joseph could have in coins is:

4 pennies or 4 cents plus 340 cents in any combination of quarters, dimes and nickles, making a total of 354 cents.