Question

The ratio of squirrels to pigeons in the park is 15:125. Which statement describes this relationship?
Responses

A There are 3 squirrels for every 25 pigeons in the park.There are 3 squirrels for every 25 pigeons in the park.

B There are 3 squirrels for every 5 pigeons in the park.There are 3 squirrels for every 5 pigeons in the park.

C There are 5 squirrels for every 3 pigeons in the park.There are 5 squirrels for every 3 pigeons in the park.

D There are 25 squirrels for every 3 pigeons in the park.There are 25 squirrels for every 3 pigeons in the park.

Answer 1

To analyze the ratio of squirrels to pigeons, which is given as 15:125, we can simplify it.

First, we can simplify the ratio:

15:125 can be divided by 5:

15 ÷ 5 = 3
125 ÷ 5 = 25

So, the simplified ratio is 3:25.

This means that there are 3 squirrels for every 25 pigeons.

Now, looking at the choices:

A: There are 3 squirrels for every 25 pigeons in the park. **(This is correct)**

B: There are 3 squirrels for every 5 pigeons in the park. **(Incorrect)**

C: There are 5 squirrels for every 3 pigeons in the park. **(Incorrect)**

D: There are 25 squirrels for every 3 pigeons in the park. **(Incorrect)**

Therefore, the correct answer is:

**A** There are 3 squirrels for every 25 pigeons in the park.