Question

what fraction of the shapes are squares?
image of shapes: first row has 1 blue square, 3 brown triangles; second row has 1 brown triangle, 2 blue squares.
multiple-choice options: \\(\frac{4}{6}\\), \\(\frac{5}{8}\\), \\(\frac{1}{6}\\), \\(\frac{3}{8}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Count total shapes

Total shapes = number of squares + number of triangles. From the figure, squares: 3, triangles: 5. So total = \( 3 + 5 = 8 \).

Step2: Count square shapes

Number of squares = 3.

Step3: Find the fraction

Fraction of squares = \( \frac{\text{Number of squares}}{\text{Total number of shapes}} = \frac{3}{8} \).

Answer:

\(\frac{3}{8}\) (corresponding to the option with \(\frac{3}{8}\))