SOLUTION: the value of an uncirculated mint state-65 1950 jefferson nickel minted in denver is 5/4 the value a 1945 nickel minted in philadelphia in similar condition. together the total va

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Question 408216: the value of an uncirculated mint state-65 1950 jefferson nickel minted in denver is 5/4 the value a 1945 nickel minted in philadelphia in similar condition. together the total value of the two coins is 36.00 dollars. what is the value of each coin?
Found 2 solutions by rfer, ewatrrr:
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+5/4x=36
9/4x=36
x=36*4/9
x=$16
5/4x=$20

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Let x represent value of 1945 nickel
Question states***
x + 5/4x = $36.00
Solving for x
(9/4)x = $36
x = $16, the 1945 nickel's value. The 1950 nickel valued at $20. (5/4*16)
CHECKING our Answer***
$16 + $20 = $36
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