Justin and Desiree each wrote a ratio comparing the numbers of students and tables in their classroom. There are 6
tables in the room with 4 students at each table.
Justin states that the ratio is 4:1.
Desiree insists the ratio is 24:6.
They both ask Luke to tell them which ratio is correct. Which statement below would be the best answer for Luke?
O Justin is correct because there are 4 students per table. A ratio is not correct unless it uses the smallest possible
numbers.
• Desiree is correct because there are 24 students to 6 tables in the room. A ratio must account for the total number
of each value.
• Both are correct. Desiree's ratio compares the total number of students in the room to the total number of tables.
while Justin's is equivalent but simplified to students per table.
O Neither is correct because they should have 4:6 or 2:3 for the 4 students and 6 tables
