Question

In my closet I have 12 pair of pants, 9 skirts, and 15 shirts. What is the ratio of 'shirts' to 'skirts and pants'?

Answer 1

15:9

Explanation:

Because you have a total of 15 shirts and a total of 9 skirts.

Answer 2

5:7

Explanation:

You have to set up a ratio. You have the number of shirts (15) to skirts AND pants (so 12+9=21). This gives you both sides of your ratio 15:21. You can simplify by dividing both sides by 3 (greatest common factor) and get 5:7