Question

The ratio of quarters to dimes in a coin collection is 5 : 3. You add the same number of new quarters as dimes to the collection.

STEP 1: a. Is the ratio of quarters to dimes still 5 : 3?

STEP 2: b. If so, illustrate your answer with an example. If not, show why with a "counterexample."

Answer 1

Step 1. The answer is no.

Step 2. The answer is b.

Explanation:

I think Step 2 already sort of explains the reasoning behind the answer for step 1.

Hope this helps!