Question

Item Number

notebooks 6
pencils 10
erasers 18
paperclips 32

The table above shows the number of each type of item in Harry's locker. What is the ratio of pencils to the total number of items in Harry's locker?
A. 33/5


B. 3/11

C. 5/33


D. 24/5

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Answer 1

5 : 33

Explanation:

Calculate the sum of all items:

6 + 10 + 18 + 32 = 66

There are 10 pencils in his locker, so the "ratio of pencils to the total number of items in Harry's locker" is:

ratio of pencils TO total

⇒ pencils : total

⇒ 10 : 66

We can divide both sides by 2 to give:

10/2 : 66/2 = 5 : 33