I have a collection of coins. If I have 10 coins and I double their value, I get $2. What is the value of each coin?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider how the total value relates to the number of coins.
Answer
$0.10
Explanation
If 10 coins total $2, each is worth $0.20, but doubling gives $2.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is $0.10.
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