Question

A bakery has 56 donuts and 32 muffins for sale. What is the ratio of muffins to donuts?

A.
7 to 4
B.
1 to 4
C.
4 to 7
D.
4 to 1

Answer 1

C. 4 to 7

Explanation:

32:56

32÷8 = 4 and 56 ÷ 8 = 7

Smallest common factor is 8

Answer 2

C. 4:7

Explanation:

muffins 32

donuts 56

ratio of muffin to donut

= 32:56

= 16:28

= 8:14

= 4:7