Question

2 reds and 18 blues

What is the ratio of red to blue squares in its simplest form?
Red Blue

Answer 1

The ratio of red to blue squares in the given set of 2 reds and 18 blues can be written as:

Red:Blue = 2:18

To simplify the ratio, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor (GCF) of 2 and 18, which is 2. Dividing both terms by 2, we get:

Red:Blue = 1:9

Therefore, the ratio of red to blue squares in its simplest form is 1:9.