Question

2. José is using 12 brown tiles and

8 white tiles to design a section of an
outdoor patio. Which ratio compares
the number of brown tiles to the total
number of tiles in one section?
12:8
® 8:12
© 12:20
08:20​

Answer 1

12:20

Explanation:

your trying to find the ratio to brown tiles to one section and theirs 12 brown tiles per section so you would start off with 12. and to find how many tiles would be in each section you would have to add 8 and 12 and you would end up with 20 which the number of tiles in each section

Answer 2

The correct ratio that compares the number of brown tiles to the total number of tiles in one section is: 8:12. This ratio represents the simplified form where the number of brown tiles (8) is compared to the total number of tiles (8 + 12 = 20). (option B)

In José's patio design, the ratio of brown tiles to the total tiles in one section is expressed as 8:12. This ratio simplifies to its reduced form, 2:3, by dividing both parts by their greatest common factor, 4.

This means for every 2 brown tiles, there are 3 tiles in total (comprising 2 brown and 1 white).

Ratios provide a clear understanding of the relationship between quantities, allowing José to maintain a balanced and aesthetically pleasing design with the optimal mix of brown and white tiles for his outdoor patio section.

So option B is correct.