Make the Amount

Different coin combinations can make the same amount

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Description: Build a target amount like 65¢ or $1.00 by tapping coins into your wallet. Watch the total and the gap shrink — any combination that hits the target wins.
Estimated Time: 10min
Tags: make an amountwalletcoin combinationscentsmoney
Access Level: Free

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About This Practice

Paying with exact change is a real-life superpower. You can make 65¢ with 2 quarters, 1 dime and 1 nickel — or with a totally different combination. As long as the coins add up to the target, you win! Tap coins into the wallet and watch the gap shrink to zero. Added too much? Tap a coin in the wallet to put it back.

Build a target amount like 65¢ or $1.00 by tapping coins into your wallet. Watch the total and the gap shrink — any combination that hits the target wins.

MediumEstimated Time: 10minmake an amountwalletcoin combinationscentsmoney

How to Play

Read the target amount, such as 65¢ or $1.00.

Tap tray coins to drop them into the wallet — the total updates each time.

Check how much is still needed and pick the next coin wisely.

Over the target? Tap coins in the wallet to return them, or start over.

Hit the target exactly and it glows — then try a brand-new combination!

Make the Amount

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