Question

If a bag contains 12 quarters, 6 dimes, and 18 nickles, what is the part-to-whole ratio of dimes to all coins?

Answer 1

A part to whole ratio is the smaller quantity to the larger quantity.

Let’s find the ratio from dimes to all the coins.

12+6+18= 36

There are 6 dimes.

6:36

Divide both sides by 6 to simplify.

1:6

There is one dime to every 6 coins.

I hope this helps!
~kaikers

Answer 2

36 coins in total:
Your ratio is 6:36
I would assume that this needs to be simplified so your answer is 1/6.