Question

Given a sum amount 1.15 Rs. (1 Rs. = 100 Paise), so total 115 paise and given a list of 8 coins with denominations as {1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100} paise. Find 6 coins which sum to 1.15 Rs. The constraint is that I should not be able to give change from my solution for the amounts given in a restricted set. The restricted set here is {5, 10, 20, 25}.

Appreciate any solutions or pointers.

Answer 1

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import java.util.Arrays;
public class Coining {

public static void getChange(int amount, int[] denomination){
    Arrays.sort(denomination);//sort the array
    for(int coin=denomination.length-1; coin>=0;coin--){
        int coef = amount/denomination[coin];
        amount%=denomination[coin];
        if(coef > 0)
            System.out.format("%d {%d Paise}%n",coef, denomination[coin]);
        if(amount == 0)
            return;
    }
}//

public static void main(String... args){
    //int coins[]={1,2,5,10,20,25,50,100}; THIS IS IRRELEVANT.
    int restricted[]={5,10,20,25};
    int amount = 115;
    getChange(amount,restricted);
}//
}