Question

Justin and Desiree each wrote a ratio comparing the numbers of students and tables in their classroom. There are 6 tables in the room with 4 students at each table.

Justin states that the ratio is 4:1.
Desiree insists the ratio is 24:6.

They both ask Luke to tell them which ratio is correct. Which statement below would be the best answer for Luke?

Answer 1

Both are correct

Explanation:

Answer 2

Desiree and Justin have the same ratio, Justin's is just simplified.

Explanation:

Take Desiree's ratio and divide both sides by 5

24:6

24/6 : 6/6

4:1

This is the same ratio as Justin

Both ratio's are the same