Which of the following correctly describes the ratio 6:3 ?(1 point)
Responses
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 9 shapes
6 triangles to 3 circles
6 triangles to 3 circles
The correct answer is "6 triangles to 3 circles."
To determine which option correctly describes the ratio 6:3, we need to understand what a ratio represents.
A ratio is a comparison between two quantities, typically expressed as a fraction or using a colon (:).
In this case, the ratio given is 6:3.
To determine which option is correct, let's examine each choice:
1. 36: This is not a valid option for describing the ratio 6:3. The ratio should consist of two numbers, not one.
2. Start Fraction 3 over 6 End Fraction: This is the correct way to represent the ratio 6:3 as a fraction. When we simplify the fraction, it becomes 1/2, which means there is 1 part for every 2 parts.
3. 9 shapes to 6 triangles: This does not represent the given ratio 6:3. It shows a ratio of 9 shapes to 6 triangles, not 6 to 3.
4. 6 triangles to 9 shapes: This also does not represent the given ratio 6:3. It shows a ratio of 6 triangles to 9 shapes, not 6 to 3.
5. 6 triangles to 3 circles: This does not represent the given ratio 6:3. It shows a ratio of 6 triangles to 3 circles, not 6 to 3.
Therefore, the correct option that describes the ratio 6:3 is "Start Fraction 3 over 6 End Fraction".