How Do You Make Change for a Dollar Using 50 Coins?
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Little practical application exists for making change for a dollar using 50 coins. It is a fun math problem, though. Ask Dr. Math notes two possibilities — one with 40 pennies and another with 45 pennies. The simplest approach is with 45 pennies.
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Count 45 pennies
Count out 45 pennies, and set those aside. This step leaves five coins for the remaining $0.55.
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Add a quarter
Add one quarter to the pennies to reach $0.70. A quarter is necessary because five dimes is only $0.50.
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Add dimes and nickels
Dimes and nickels cover the remaining four coins for $0.30. Since three dimes is $0.30, only two dimes are possible. Thus, two dimes and two nickels complete the 50 coins for $1.
