Write a ratio for the situation in three ways, comparing the first quantity to the second quantity.
A zoo has 17 monkeys and 12 chimpanzees.
• 12 to 17, 12:17,
• 17 to 12, 17:12,
• 17 to 22, 17:22,
• 17 to 12, 12:17,
To write a ratio comparing two quantities, you simply need to express the first quantity in relation to the second quantity. Here are the three ways to write the ratio for the situation of a zoo having 17 monkeys and 12 chimpanzees:
1. 12 to 17, or 12:17
- This ratio compares the number of chimpanzees (12) to the number of monkeys (17).
2. 17 to 12, or 17:12
- This ratio compares the number of monkeys (17) to the number of chimpanzees (12).
3. 17 to 12, or 17:12
- This is the same ratio as the second way, but expressed in a different order. It compares the number of monkeys (17) to the number of chimpanzees (12).
It's important to note that the last option you mentioned (17:22) is not a valid ratio for this particular situation since it does not accurately compare the number of monkeys to chimpanzees.