Question

Jane bought 4 paintbrushes for $7.



Using the picture shown, find the ratios that represent the situation.

The ratio of paintbrushes to dollars is 4 to 7.
The ratio of dollars to paintbrushes is 7:11.
The ratio of dollars to paintbrushes is 4 to 11.
The ratio of paintbrushes to dollars is 7 to 4.
The ratio of paintbrushes to dollars is 4:7.
The ratio of dollars to paintbrushes is 7:4.

Answer 1

To analyze the situation, we start with the information given: Jane bought 4 paintbrushes for $7.

1. **Ratio of Paintbrushes to Dollars**: This is the number of paintbrushes (4) compared to the amount of money spent ($7). Thus, the ratio of paintbrushes to dollars is:
\[
4 : 7
\]

2. **Ratio of Dollars to Paintbrushes**: This is the amount of money spent ($7) compared to the number of paintbrushes (4). Thus, the ratio of dollars to paintbrushes is:
\[
7 : 4
\]

So, the correct ratios from the options are:

- The ratio of paintbrushes to dollars is **4 to 7** (or 4:7).
- The ratio of dollars to paintbrushes is **7 to 4** (or 7:4).

The other options, such as 7:11 and 4:11, do not reflect the correct numbers from the situation and are incorrect. The ratios of paintbrushes to dollars given in the problem are confirmed as:

- **4:7**
- **7:4**

Thus, the correct options are:
- The ratio of paintbrushes to dollars is 4:7.
- The ratio of dollars to paintbrushes is 7:4.