SOLUTION: The value of an uncirculated 'Mint state-65' 1950 Jefferson nickle minted in Denver is 4/3 the value a 1945 nickle minted in Philadelphia in similar condition. Together the total v
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Question 957926: The value of an uncirculated 'Mint state-65' 1950 Jefferson nickle minted in Denver is 4/3 the value a 1945 nickle minted in Philadelphia in similar condition. Together the total value of the two coins are $42. What is the value of each coin? Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! P=value Philadelphia coin; D=value Denver coin=4/3P
P+D=$42 Substitute for D
P+4/3P=$42
7/3P=$42 Multiply each side by 3/7.
P=$126/7=$18 ANSWER 1: The coin minted in Philadelphia is valued at $18.
D=4/3(P)=4/3($18)=$72/3=$24 ANSWER 2: The coin minted in Denver is valued at $24.
