Question

use the image and write a ratio for the following comparison in 3 ways. the number of circles to the total number of shapes. the ratio using the word \to\ is to (type whole numbers.)

Explanation:

Step1: Count number of circles

There are 4 circles.

Step2: Count total number of shapes

There are 4 circles + 7 triangles+ 3 squares = 14 shapes.

Step3: Write ratio in word - form

The ratio using the word "to" is 4 to 14.

Step4: Write ratio as a fraction

The ratio as a fraction is $\frac{4}{14}=\frac{2}{7}$.

Step5: Write ratio in colon - form

The ratio in colon - form is 4:14 which simplifies to 2:7.

Answer:

The ratio using the word "to" is 4 to 14; as a fraction $\frac{2}{7}$; in colon - form 2:7.