Question

The ratio of cars built by Sam versus the cars built by Tyronne is 3:4. Sam said that the ratio 3:4 shows that he built 3 cars and Tyronne built 4 cars. What is Sam’s error?

Answer 1

Sam's error is a ratio is not always an exact number because the ratio could be simplified.

Explanation:

A ratio indicates how many times one number contains another. For example, if there are six lemons and eight oranges in a bowl of fruit, then the ratio of oranges to lemons is six to eight. This is also 6:8 or 3:4. Sam's error is a ratio is not always an exact number because the ratio could be simplified.