Question

in joes fish tank, there are 5 goldfish and 6 snails. how does the ratio 5:11 describe joes fish tank? choose the correct answer below. a. the ratio 5:11 compares the number of goldfish to the total number of animals. b. the ratio 5:11 compares the number of goldfish to the number of snails. c. the ratio 5:11 compares the number of snails to the total number of animals. d. the ratio 5:11 compares the number of snails to the number of goldfish.

Explanation:

First, find the total number of animals: 5 (goldfish) + 6 (snails) = 11. The ratio 5:11 has the first number as the number of goldfish (5) and the second as the total number of animals (11). Let's check each option:

• Option A: 5 (goldfish) to 11 (total animals) – matches the calculation.
• Option B: 5 (goldfish) to 6 (snails) would be 5:6, not 5:11.
• Option C: Snails are 6, total is 11, so snails to total would be 6:11, not 5:11.
• Option D: Snails (6) to goldfish (5) is 6:5, not 5:11.

Answer:

A. The ratio 5:11 compares the number of goldfish to the total number of animals.