2. Write a ratio for the situation in three ways comparing the first quantity to the second quantity. In union City, about one in every three homes has two cars
A. 5 to 2, 5:2, 5/2
B. 1 to 3, 1:3, 1/3
C. 5 to 3, 5:3, 5/5
D. 3 to 2, 3:2, 3/2
agree
B. 1 to 3, 1:3, 1/3
To write a ratio, you need to compare two quantities. In this situation, we are comparing the number of homes to the number of cars in Union City.
The question states that about one in every three homes has two cars.
So, the ratio can be written as:
A. 5 to 2, 5:2, 5/2 - This ratio does not match the situation given in the question. It implies that there are 5 homes for every 2 cars, which is not correct.
B. 1 to 3, 1:3, 1/3 - This ratio matches the situation given in the question. It implies that for every home, there are 3 cars.
C. 5 to 3, 5:3, 5/5 - This ratio does not match the situation given in the question. It implies that there are 5 homes for every 3 cars, which is not correct.
D. 3 to 2, 3:2, 3/2 - This ratio does not match the situation given in the question. It implies that there are 3 homes for every 2 cars, which is not correct.
Therefore, the correct ratio for the situation described is B. 1 to 3, 1:3, 1/3.