A collection of half dollars and nickels is worth $13.40. There are 34 coins in all. how many are there

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Marley Kent

26 May, 15:25

A collection of half dollars and nickels is worth $13.40. There are 34 coins in all. how many are there

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Keyla · Answer 1

You can use a guess and check method.

We know. 50halfdollar

we know. 05 nickels

.50 (26) + (.05) (8) = $13.40

13.00+.40=13.40

So, 26 half dollars and 9 nickels

Christopher · Answer 2

8 nickels =.40

26 half dollars = $13

=13.40

26 + 8 = 34 coins.