Question

A bag contains 5 red marbles, 3 blue marbles, 7 yellow marbles, and 2 green marbles. Which ratio can be used to compare the red

marbles to the blue marbles?
A) 3/5
B) 3/8
C) 5/3
D) 5/8

Answer 1

5/3

Explanation:

This is because there are 5 red marbles and there are 3 blue marbles. If you put them side by side, the ratio is 5:3 or 5/3.

Answer 2

C) 5/3

Explanation:

The ratio comparing red to blue marbles can be created by putting 5 and 3 together, since there are 5 red marbles and 3 blue marbles

This gets you 5/3

So, the correct answer is C) 5/3