Question

There are 45 red pins and 27 blue pins in a container where is the ratio of red pins to blue pins

A) 3:2
B) 5:3
C) 2:3
D) 27:45

Answer 1

To determine the ratio of red pins to blue pins, divide both numbers by their greatest common factor, which is 9, resulting in a simplified ratio of 5:3.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks to find the ratio of red pins to blue pins in a container with 45 red pins and 27 blue pins. To find this ratio, we divide both quantities by the greatest common factor they share. The greatest common factor of 45 and 27 is 9. So, we divide both numbers by 9 to simplify the ratio:

• 45 ÷ 9 = 5
• 27 ÷ 9 = 3

Therefore, the simplified ratio of red pins to blue pins is 5:3, which corresponds to answer choice B.