Question

In a geometry class, the ratio of rulers to compasses among students is 2:1. which of the following best describes the number of rulers and compasses among the students? for every 1 ruler, there are 2 compasses. for every 2 rulers, there are 3 compasses. for every 3 rulers, there is 1 compass. for every 2 rulers, there is 1 compass.

Answer 1

For every 2 rulers there is one compass.

Step-by-step explanation:

Read it again, it says it but just in numerical form, so just translate it into words. 2:1 is the same as every two rulers there is one compass.

Answer 2

For every 2 rulers there is 1 compass.