Write a recurrence relation and initial conditions for the number Sn of sequences of Nickles, dimes and quarters that can be inserted into a vending machine to purchase a soft drink costing 5n cents. How many sequences are there for a drink costing 50 cents?

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Write a recurrence relation and initial conditions for the number Sn of sequences of Nickles, dimes and quarters that can be inserted into a vending machine to purchase a soft drink costing 5n cents. How many sequences are there for a drink costing 50 cents? 

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