H. E. Dudeney, Amusements in Mathematics (1917) No. 15 · Puzzles · Money puzzles

Pocket Money

What is the largest sum of money--all in current silver coins and no four-shilling piece--that I could have in my pocket without being able to give change for a half-sovereign?

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H. E. Dudeney, Amusements in Mathematics (1917) · No. 15

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