SOLUTION: My question in my book is: "Write a ratio that compares 14 nickels to 21 quarters"

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Question 1061276: My question in my book is:
"Write a ratio that compares 14 nickels to 21 quarters"
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If this is to compare quantities of the coins, then %2814%29%2F21=%282%2A7%29%2F%283%2A7%29=highlight%282%2F3%29, for the ratio of nickels to quarters.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

My question in my book is:
"Write a ratio that compares 14 nickels to 21 quarters"
The correct answer is: highlight_green%282%3A15%29

Let no-one tell you otherwise!