In a video game, the monetary system is based on colored rupees. • The Red rupee = 20. • 26 represents the value of a Red rupee plus a White and a Yellow rupee. • The White and Yellow rupees are not equal, nor are they even numbers. A shield in the game costs 68 rupees, what is the fewest total number of rupees you can use to  purchase the shield (the clerk requires exact change!)

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In a video game, the monetary system is based on colored rupees.
• The Red rupee = 20.
• 26 represents the value of a Red rupee plus a White and a Yellow rupee.
• The White and Yellow rupees are not equal, nor are they even numbers.
A shield in the game costs 68 rupees, what is the fewest total number of rupees you can use to 
purchase the shield (the clerk requires exact change!)

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