Molly has 15 marbles in a jar. What is the ratio of black to white marbles?
There are 8 black marbles and 7 white marbles.
A. 7:8
B. 7:15
C. 8:7
D. 8:15
My answer would be C
Can you please double check my answer and tell me if I am right or wrong.
Yes, C.
Thank you Ms. Sue or checking on this.
You're welcome, Matt.
To find the ratio of black to white marbles, we need to compare the numbers of black and white marbles in the jar. Given that there are 8 black marbles and 7 white marbles, the ratio of black to white marbles is 8:7.
So your answer of C. 8:7 is correct.