Question

The table below shows Addison's novel collection on her bookshelf.

Type of Novel Number of Books
Nonfiction 2
Mystery 4
Fiction 5


What is the ratio of mystery novels to all novels?
4 to 5
2:4
5 over 11
4 to 11

Answer 1

4 to 11

Explanation:

The total number of novels is the sum of nonfiction, mystery, and fiction novels, which is 2 + 4 + 5 = 11. The number of mystery novels is 4. Therefore, the ratio of mystery novels to all novels is 4 to 11. So, the correct answer is “4 to 11”.