SOLUTION: The ratio of in state to out of state students at the university is 7 to 2. If there are 1800 students at the university, how many are from out of town?

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Question 835530: The ratio of in state to out of state students at the university is 7 to 2. If there are 1800 students at the university, how many are from out of town?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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7x%2B2x=1800
9x=1800
x=200
In state : 7x=1400
Out of state: 2x=400