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