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?
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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+5/4x=36
9/4x=36
x=36*4/9
x=$16
5/4x=$20

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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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