The value of an uncirculated 'Mint State-65' 1950 Jefferson nickelminted in Denver is 3/2 the value 4 1945nickel minted in Philly in similar condition. Together the total value of the two coins is $20. What is the value of each coin.
value of 1945 nickel $?
value of 1950 nickel $?

Question

The value of an uncirculated 'Mint State-65' 1950 Jefferson nickelminted in Denver is 3/2 the value 4 1945nickel minted in Philly in similar condition.  Together the total value of the two coins is $20.  What is the value of each coin.
value of 1945 nickel $?
value of 1950 nickel $?

campbell_st · Answer

is the denver coin 

$$\frac{3}{2} \times 4 Philly $$

anonymous · Answer

3/2 the value

campbell_st · Answer

ok... let P = the value of a Philly coin

then the Denver coin is   3/2 x 4P = 6P

so the value of a Philly and Denver coin is $20

the equation is   P + 6P = 20

                           7P = 20
                   
                             P = 20/7

                             P = 2.85714

so the Philly coin has a value of $2.86

the Denver coin is  6 x $2.85714 = 17.1428

so a Denver coin has a value of $17.14  and a Philly coin $2.86