Question

Emily buys 14 balloons. 3 are red, 4 are white, and the rest are blue. What is the ratio of blue balloons to the total number of balloons? Group of answer choices

Answer 1

3:4:7

Explanation:

14-(3+4)

=14-7

=7

red:white:blue

3:4:7

Answer 2

Explanation:

3 + 4 + 7 = 14 which is the total

The blue balloons number 7 because 14 - (3 + 4) = 14 - 7 = 7

So the ratio is 7 blue / 14 (which is the total)

7/14 = 1/2 or 1 to 2