Question

find the ratio of circles to total shapes in the diagram below.
ratio of circles to total shapes (without simplifying):
just count them all

Explanation:

Step1: Count the number of circles

There are \(4\) circles.

Step2: Count the number of triangles

There are \(8\) triangles.

Step3: Calculate the total number of shapes

Total shapes \(=4 + 8=12\)

Step4: Write the ratio of circles to total shapes

Ratio \(=4:12\)

Answer:

\(4:12\)