Question

The ratio 2/8 could represent which of the following?

A) 8 parts that are one fourth each
B) 4 parts that are one-half each
C) 2parts that are one eighth each
D) 2 parts that are one fourth each

Answer 1

C) 2parts that are one eight each.

Explanation:

The reason I chose C) as the correct answer is becasue I evaluated it with the steps below.

A) - 8 parts that are one fourth each.

This cannot be correct because it would surpase the 2/8ths (would be over).

B) - 4 parts that are one-half each.

This cannot be correct because it would surpass the 2/8ths (would be over).

C) - 2parts that are one eight each.

This can be correct because 2 parts have 1/8th. 1/8 + 1/8 = 2/8.

D) - 2parts that are one fourth each.

This cannot be correct because the denominator is not 8, it is 4 meaning it wouldn't fit into the format the question asked for (which was 2/8).

This makes the correct answer C).

I hope this helps you understand and helps you in your question.