Problema Solution

Elizabeth has 45 cents in her pocket. None of the coins are pennies. Make a list of all the combinations that could be in Elizabeth's pocket.

Answer provided by our tutors

Elizabeth has no pennies in her pocket means she can have nickles, dimes or quarters.

1 nickel = 5 cents

1 dime = 10 cents

1 quarter = 25 cents

We have the following combinations: