Question

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

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

Answer 2

8 nickels = .40
26 half dollars = $13
=13.40

26 + 8 = 34 coins.