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the length of a pool is twice the width. the ratio of the length to the…

Question

the length of a pool is twice the width. the ratio of the length to the width of the pool is _?
a. 1:2
b. 2:1

Explanation:

Define variables and relationship

$$ LATEXBLOCK0 $$

Determine the ratio of length to width

$$ \frac{L}{W} = \frac{2W}{W} = \frac{2}{1} $$

Express as a ratio

$$ L : W = 2 : 1 $$

Answer:

  • a. 1:2
  • b. 2:1 (Correct answer)