Which of the following correctly describes the ratio 6:3 ?(1 point)
Responses
6 triangles to 3 circles
6 triangles to 3 circles
36
Start Fraction 3 over 6 End Fraction
9 shapes to 6 triangles
9 shapes to 6 triangles
6 triangles to 9 shapes
6 triangles to 3 circles
The correct description for the ratio 6:3 is "6 triangles to 3 circles."
To determine which of the response options correctly describes the ratio 6:3, we need to understand what a ratio represents. A ratio is a way of comparing two quantities or numbers. In the given ratio 6:3, the first number (6) represents the quantity of one item, while the second number (3) represents the quantity of another item.
Let's evaluate each response option:
1. 6 triangles to 3 circles: This option correctly represents the ratio 6:3, where 6 represents triangles and 3 represents circles.
2. 36: This response does not correctly describe the ratio 6:3. It simply provides the product of the values in the ratio, which is 6 multiplied by 3. Ratios should not be solved or simplified.
3. Start Fraction 3 over 6 End Fraction: This response represents the ratio 3:6, not 6:3. The order of the numbers is reversed.
4. 9 shapes to 6 triangles: This response does not correctly describe the ratio 6:3. It introduces the concept of a different type of shape (9 shapes) instead of comparing triangles and another item.
Therefore, the correct response option is: 6 triangles to 3 circles.