The simplest ratio of squares to total shapes is 4 : 9.
The question wants the ratio to the total number of shapes so first find the total number of shapes:
= Circles + squares
= 15 + 12
= 27 shapes
There are 12 squares and 27 shapes. The ratio is therefore:
= 12 : 27
Use the lowest common factor of both numbers to find the simplest ratio. That factor is 3:
= [tex]\frac{12}{3} : \frac{27}{3}[/tex]
= 4 : 9
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