Question

There are 20 squares and 4 circles. What is the simplest ratio of circles to squares?

Answer 1

1:5

Explanation:

find the LCF

multiples of 20: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20

multiples of 4: 1, 2 4

the lcf is 4

20 ÷ 4=

5

4 ÷ 4=

1

the original ratio would be 4:20

divide by 4

1:5