Question

In simplest form, what is the ratio of triangles to circles?
A set of shapes is arranged as follows: triangle, circle, square, circle, circle, square, triangle, circle.

Answer 1

There are 3 shapes present.

Triangle - 2
Circle - 4
Square - 2

Ratio of triangles to cirles: 2 triangles to 4 circles ⇒ 2/4 
2/4 simplified to 1/2.

Answer 2

the ratio of this would 2:4 which equals 1:2