In a jar of coins, the ratio of nickels to dimes is 2:7. If the jar contains 350 nickels, how many dimes are there?

7 answers

2/7 = 350/x

2x = 2450

x = 1,225
In a jar of coins, the ratio of nickels to dimes is 2:7. If the jar contains 350 nickels, how many dimes are there?
1225
1225 is the answer
2:7
2•175=350
7•175=x
x=1,225
2:7= 350:1,225
1225
1225