The ratio of quarters to dimes in a coin collection is 5:3. You add the same number of new quarters as dimes to the collection.

Question

a. Is the ratio of quarters to dimes still 5:3?

b. If so, illustrate your answer with an example. If not, show why with a counter-example.

Answer 1

A. No

B. Assume you have 5 quarters and 3 dimes. Add any amount to that to see what happens.