SOLUTION: The value of uncirculated "mint state-65" `950 Jefferson nickel minted in Denver is 4/3 the value of a 1945 nickel minted in Philidelphia in similar condition. Together the total
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Question 155272: The value of uncirculated "mint state-65" `950 Jefferson nickel minted in Denver is 4/3 the value of a 1945 nickel minted in Philidelphia in similar condition. Together the total value of the two coins is $28. What's the value of each coin. Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let x = the value of the 1945 nickel, then the value of the 950 nickel is and their sum is $28, so... Simplify. Multiply both sides by
The value of the 1945 nickel is $12.00
The value of the 950 is = $16.00