Question

find the ratio of triangles to squares in the diagram below.
ratio of triangles to squares (without simplifying): 3 : 15
answer
for every 1 triangle there are square squares, therefore the simplified ratio of triangles to squares is square : square.

Explanation:

Step1: Count triangles and squares

Triangles: 3, Squares: 15.

Step2: Simplify the ratio

Divide both parts of \(3:15\) by their GCD (3). \(3\div3 = 1\), \(15\div3 = 5\).

Answer:

For every 1 triangle there are 5 squares, therefore the simplified ratio of triangles to squares is \(1:5\).