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How should 100 gold coins be divided into 10 bags so that any denomination should be possible?

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Johny has entrusted John with 1000 Gold Coins.They are to be kept safely in 10 sealed bags. John should give Johny any number of coins on demand without opening the bags.

Divide 1000 coins into 10 bags

How should the gold coins be divided and kept in sealed bags?

posted Aug 31, 2015 by anonymous

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