Question

find the ratio of triangles to total shapes in the diagram below. unsimplified ratio of triangles to total shapes: just count them all 4:14 answer attempt 1 out of 2 for every 2 triangles there are total shapes, therefore the simplified ratio of triangles to total shapes is :.

Explanation:

Step1: Find the greatest common divisor (GCD)

The unsimplified ratio is \(4:14\). The GCD of \(4\) and \(14\) is \(2\).

Step2: Divide both terms by the GCD

Divide \(4\) by \(2\): \(4\div2 = 2\).
Divide \(14\) by \(2\): \(14\div2=7\).

Answer:

For every \(2\) triangles there are \(7\) total shapes, therefore the simplified ratio of triangles to total shapes is \(2:7\).