Question

There are 8 apples and 11 oranges in a bag. what is the ratio of the apples to oranges?

Answer 1

8 : 11 = 8 : 11

Explanation:

Divide both terms by the GCF, 1:

8 ÷ 1 = 8

11 ÷ 1 = 11

The ratio 8 : 11 cannot be reduced further by dividing both terms by the GCF = 1 :

This ratio is already in lowest terms.

Therefore:

8 : 11 = 8 : 11

Answer 2

8:11

Explanation:

For every 8 apples, there are 11 oranges.