distributions of 6 coins in 4 children
Source: Netherlands - Dutch NMO 1979 p1
January 28, 2023
combinatorics
Problem Statement
A cent, a stuiver ( cent coin), a dubbeltje ( cent coin), a kwartje ( cent coin), a gulden ( cent coin) and a rijksdaalder ( cent coin) are divided among four children in such a way that each of them receives at least one of the six coins. How many such distributions are there?