I have four coins in my pocket that total 41 cents. None of them are pennies. When I pull them out, I find I still cannot make exact change for a half-dollar, a quarter, a dime, or a nickel without using multiple of the same coin. Which four coins do I have?
Three quarters and two dimes
Three quarters (75) and two dimes (20) = 95 cents. Let's replace this entire item with a solid logic grid puzzle.
About this riddle
Logic riddles give you a few facts and ask what must be true. List what you know, cross out what cannot be, and see what is left.
Difficulty: Hard. More like this: Logic riddles with answers or try Einstein's Logic Grid for a different kind of puzzle.
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