Question

there are 8 triangles and 4 circles. what is the simplest ratio of circles to total shapes?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total number of shapes

$8 + 4=12$

Step2: Find ratio of circles to total shapes

The ratio of circles to total shapes is $4:12$.

Step3: Simplify the ratio

Divide both numbers by their greatest - common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 4 and 12 is 4. So, $\frac{4\div4}{12\div4}=\frac{1}{3}$, and the simplest ratio is $1:3$.

Answer:

$1:3$