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Using only ₹50, ₹20, ₹10, ₹5, ₹2 and ₹1 pieces, what is the fewest number of pieces that make ₹78?

A5
B4
C6
D7
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 5
Use 50 + 20 + 5 + 2 + 1 = 78, which is 5 pieces; no 4 pieces can reach 78 because the last two would have to total 8 from the given values.
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