Question

At a barbecue, there are 20 carrots and 15 celery sticks. What is the whole-to-part ratio for choices of vegetables and carrots? Use the word to in your answer. Responses 15 to 20 15 to 20 - no response given 35 to 20 35 to 20 - no response given 20 to 35 20 to 35 - no response given 35 to 15 35 to 15 - no response given

Answer 1

The whole-to-part ratio for choices of vegetables (total vegetables) to carrots is calculated as follows:

Total vegetables = carrots + celery sticks = 20 + 15 = 35

So, the whole-to-part ratio of total vegetables to carrots is 35 to 20.

The correct response is: **35 to 20**.