Question

question: there are 9 squares and 3 triangles. what is the simplest ratio of triangles to total shapes? answer: attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total number of shapes

$9 + 3=12$

Step2: Find ratio of triangles to total

The number of triangles is 3 and total is 12, so the ratio is $\frac{3}{12}$.

Step3: Simplify the ratio

$\frac{3\div3}{12\div3}=\frac{1}{4}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{4}$