Question

There are 8 circles and 2 triangles. What is the simplest ratio of triangles to circles?

Answer 1

1:4

Explanation:

The ratio of triangles to circles is 2 triangles to 8 circles, which can be simplified as 1:4. The simplest ratio would be 1:4, meaning for every one triangle, there are 4 circles. This ratio represents the proportion of triangles to circles in the given set, which is 1/5 of the total shapes being triangles, and 4/5 of the total shapes being circles.

Answer 2

Answer: 1:4

Explanation:

We are asked to find the ratio of triangles to circles. Then, we are asked to simplify it.

Given:

(Triangles) to (Circles)

Substitute known:

2:8

Divide both sides of the ratio by 2:

1:4