Question

A bag contains 5 red marbles, 3 blue marbles, 7 yellow marbles, and 2 green marbles. Which ratio can be used to compare the red marbles to the blue marbles?

A) 3/5

B) 3/8

C) 5/3

D) 5/8

Answer 1

Total red = 5

Total blue = 3

Ratio of red to blue = 5/3

answer: c. 5/3