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Stage 2 - Problem 5

Problem: How Long is a Dollar?

Strand: Measurement

Outcome: MS2.1

Due: Wednesday 20 May

Coins
There are different coin combinations which can be used to make the value of $1.
Find 5 different combination of coins to the value of $1. Place the coins side by side in a straight line and measure the length of each combination.

Coin combinations	Length

Which combination was the shortest and which combination was the longest?
Find a combination of coins to the value of $1 that is CLOSEST to 23cm long.

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