How many different ways can you make change for a quarter??(Different arrangements of the same coins are not counted separately.)

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To determine the different ways to make change for a quarter (25 cents), we can consider the possible combinations of coins that add up to 25 cents.The available coins we can use are:- Penny (1 cent)- Nickel (5 cents)- Dime (10 cents)Let&#039;s analyze the different possibilities:1. Using all pennies:We can use 25 pennies to make a quarter.2. Using one dime and 15 pennies:We can use 1 dime and 15 pennies to make a quarter.3. Using two dimes and 5 pennies:We can use 2 dimes and 5 pennies to make a quarter.4. Using three dimes and no pennies:We can use 3 dimes to make a quarter.5. Using one nickel and 20 pennies:We can use 1 nickel and 20 pennies to make a quarter.6. Using one nickel, one dime, and 10 pennies:We can use 1 nickel, 1 dime, and 10 pennies to make a quarter.7. Using one nickel, two dimes, and 5 pennies:We can use 1 nickel, 2 dimes, and 5 pennies to make a quarter.8. Using one nickel, three dimes, and no pennies:We can use 1 nickel, 3 dimes, and no pennies to make a quarter.9. Using two nickels and 15 pennies:We can use 2 nickels and 15 pennies to make a quarter.10. Using two nickels, one dime, and 5 pennies:We can use 2 nickels, 1 dime, and 5 pennies to make a quarter.11. Using two nickels, two dimes, and no pennies:We can use 2 nickels, 2 dimes, and no pennies to make a quarter.12. Using one quarter:We can use a single quarter to make a quarter.Therefore, there are 12 different ways to make change for a quarter (25 cents).Hence, the answer is 12.

How many different ways can you make change for a quarter? (Different arrangements of the same coins are not counted separately.)

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