Question

what is the ratio of total shapes to rectangles?
write your answer as two numbers separated by a colon (for example, 2:3).

Explanation:

Step1: Count total shapes

Count all visible shapes: $1 + 2 + 1 = 4$

Step2: Count rectangles

Identify and count rectangles: $1$

Step3: Form the ratio

Set total shapes : rectangles: $4:1$

Answer:

4:1