Question

Are the next two statements relevant? Explain your reasoning. The ratio of orange to blue is 3 to 4. The ratio of blue to orange is 12 to 9.

A) Yes, they are relevant because they both describe ratios of orange to blue.
B) No, they are not relevant as they describe different ratios in reverse order.
C) Yes, they are relevant because they both involve the same colors.
D) No, they are not relevant because the ratios are inconsistent.

Answer 1

The two statements are not relevant as they describe different ratios in reverse order.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is B) No, they are not relevant as they describe different ratios in reverse order.

When we say the ratio of orange to blue is 3 to 4, it means there are 3 orange to every 4 blue. However, when we say the ratio of blue to orange is 12 to 9, it means there are 12 blue to every 9 orange. These two statements describe different ratios, and they are in reverse order.

So, the statements are not relevant to each other because they describe different ratios and are presented in reverse order.