Question

ratio of triangles to total shapes (without simplifying): 16 : 36
just count them all
answer attempt 1 out of 6
for every 4 triangles there are total shapes, therefore the simplified ratio of triangles to total shapes is : .

Explanation:

Step1: Find the common factor

The original ratio is \(16:36\). The greatest common factor of \(16\) and \(36\) is \(4\).

Step2: Divide both terms by the common factor

Divide \(16\) by \(4\): \(16\div4 = 4\).
Divide \(36\) by \(4\): \(36\div4=9\).

Answer:

For every \(4\) triangles there are \(9\) total shapes, therefore the simplified ratio of triangles to total shapes is \(4:9\).