Question

If the bookstore sells 15 pencils, what is the ratio of pencils to pens sold written as a fraction?

A) 15/1
B) 1/15
C) 15/2
D) 2/15

Answer 1

The ratio of pencils to pens sold is 1/15.

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of pencils to pens sold can be written as a fraction as follows:

Pencils : Pens = 15 : x

Since the number of pencils sold is given as 15, we can substitute this value into the ratio:

15 : x

Therefore, the ratio of pencils to pens sold is 15 : x. Hence, the correct answer is option B) 1/15.