Question

question
find the ratio of circles to triangles in the diagram below.
unsimplified ratio of circles to triangles:
4:12
answer
for every 1 circle there are triangles, therefore the simplified ratio of circles to triangles is

Explanation:

Step1: Find the greatest common divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 4 and 12 is 4.

Step2: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Divide 4 by 4: \(4\div4 = 1\).
Divide 12 by 4: \(12\div4=3\).

Answer:

For every 1 circle there are \(3\) triangles, therefore the simplified ratio of circles to triangles is \(1:3\).