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Key Stage 2 Maths
The Coin Challenge
Above are the images of the 8 coins used in the UK everyday.
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Ben has 5 coins in his purse.
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Each coin is a different value.
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How much could Ben have in his purse?
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What is the most Ben could have in his purse?
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Can you find all the possible amounts that Ben could have in his purse?
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Helpful Hints​
Which coins could Ben have in his pocket?
He could have 1p + 2p + 5p + 10p + 20p = 38p
He could have 1p + 2p + 5p + 20p +50p = 78p
Continue in a systematic way to find the possible totals.
Going Further
What if the coins were not all different in value?
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What if Ben has 6 coins in his pocket?
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Can you make up your own ‘What if..’ question and solve it?
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