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

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 is the answer

2/7 = 350/x

2x = 2450

x = 1,225

2:7

2•175=350
7•175=x
x=1,225
2:7= 350:1,225

1225

1225