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Write the ratio of green circles to the total number of circles. My answer was wrong Why?and what is the right answer?

Write the ratio of green circles to the total number of circles. My answer was wrong-example-1
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In this problem, we want to solve for the ratio of green circles to the total number of circles. Based on the image provided, we have 5 green circles. The total number of circles presented is 15. The ratio of green circles to the total number of circles is written as


5\colon15\leftrightarrow(5)/(15)

The ratio can also be simplified further as


1\colon3\leftrightarrow(1)/(3)

Explanation to why the answer is wrong:

The answer is correct. Maybe try rewriting the ratio in its original form, not in simplified form.

Answer: 5:15 or 5/15

Simplified form: 1:3 or 1/3

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